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 6180307 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 38772433 epoch_slot_no: 151633 block_no: 6180130 slot_leader_id: 6029978 size: 63946 time: 2021-08-30 15:52:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41130ec21458fdb909b48e84779af07d3aa16ea8b71d57ce542c666428b34712Block Operator
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