A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6179356 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38753577 epoch_slot_no: 132777 block_no: 6179179 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 10497 time: 2021-08-30 10:37:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4577c3b66dab7050d5efc1836dff39ce82e88c2b642678cc1388641e46a4c15aBlock Operator
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