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 6180223 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 38770720 epoch_slot_no: 149920 block_no: 6180046 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 41030 time: 2021-08-30 15:23:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x848e2dab17b5e18793a96806b3fc047637a0550fc832d50ec35b483fceae64d5Block Operator
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