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 6179826 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 38762899 epoch_slot_no: 142099 block_no: 6179649 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 61302 time: 2021-08-30 13:13:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17eff101ad6a430bd5c0f2422d1846eb9f2cc107108c0432af83e7d44869f48fBlock Operator
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