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 6180566 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38778075 epoch_slot_no: 157275 block_no: 6180389 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 11898 time: 2021-08-30 17:26:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd90d39484e086cdff8bf792587fd16a39a356a7702ed38e96453de21750d5086Block Operator
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