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 6180257 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 38771461 epoch_slot_no: 150661 block_no: 6180080 slot_leader_id: 5283616 size: 64015 time: 2021-08-30 15:35:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1823c649a70c1ea94134d804fb129af84e3d94d3efcb1130de83ad7ab59798abBlock Operator
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