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 6180482 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38776205 epoch_slot_no: 155405 block_no: 6180305 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 19662 time: 2021-08-30 16:54:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19adc569851d1e161b91077c243d90f0a10f9bcc005b50c33e50d654e99a2549Block Operator
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