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 6179532 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38756963 epoch_slot_no: 136163 block_no: 6179355 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 19498 time: 2021-08-30 11:34:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc2051528154450da839abe1c0f6f4ca72b63185a3bd03db660dd6396d546f8Block Operator
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