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 6180601 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38778775 epoch_slot_no: 157975 block_no: 6180424 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 15164 time: 2021-08-30 17:37:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cf54dfac6bb3ff3ee0f666bde3c6bb7d868177124fb15c975a780ad60b2d99fBlock Operator
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