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 6179519 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38756712 epoch_slot_no: 135912 block_no: 6179342 slot_leader_id: 6018432 size: 10350 time: 2021-08-30 11:30:03 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321eb6883cc4782505b4e05c4436b069554cf00100aa6c9cffa6627125ad8641Block Operator
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