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 6180264 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 38771550 epoch_slot_no: 150750 block_no: 6180087 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 55662 time: 2021-08-30 15:37:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddb9ee18fd59524c97fb98b57f05fa85d89d0be0aa7d0862d737b2b3feca645Block Operator
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