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 6180617 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38779045 epoch_slot_no: 158245 block_no: 6180440 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 15514 time: 2021-08-30 17:42:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ce1b0d4da9cb8a52d81e8754a47a25c93162fec0b084ecb199800988a0d5109Block Operator
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