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 6180609 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 38778908 epoch_slot_no: 158108 block_no: 6180432 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 27514 time: 2021-08-30 17:39:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32022fb8fcf43f6d76be117d6179090688c6b5935490c50e99cd74091f14f607Block Operator
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