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 6180039 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38766838 epoch_slot_no: 146038 block_no: 6179862 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 20046 time: 2021-08-30 14:18:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf86635aabb8195fb04b39831cf109d1547a925acce00515ab6dcb753f4d94ef8Block Operator
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