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 6179956 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38765397 epoch_slot_no: 144597 block_no: 6179779 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 7983 time: 2021-08-30 13:54:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25e52baa9864981df0597ebe9bc250f259486dc032250728e64a6f769be6ef2bBlock Operator
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