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 6179596 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38758137 epoch_slot_no: 137337 block_no: 6179419 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 11267 time: 2021-08-30 11:53:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf08360f5e78716f7488cabfde91ad5483a2edf436a0eb3232107c546fd498aBlock Operator
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