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 6179418 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38754760 epoch_slot_no: 133960 block_no: 6179241 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 10597 time: 2021-08-30 10:57:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc129de031406e1aa91e04c236263b3113a4b5567f2e6a62ff7b0c1f193508b7dBlock Operator
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