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 6179883 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38763919 epoch_slot_no: 143119 block_no: 6179706 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 26500 time: 2021-08-30 13:30:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe73f773a431a7fe068839c9032da1c8266f3847cc1bb6c08cb84bcb59c3b9d4fBlock Operator
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