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 6180309 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38772469 epoch_slot_no: 151669 block_no: 6180132 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 26798 time: 2021-08-30 15:52:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a06fcb914b358c812549c0eb44e2c60dad48769fbf3b0aca701e2f85146019dBlock Operator
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