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 6180639 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 38779417 epoch_slot_no: 158617 block_no: 6180462 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 55214 time: 2021-08-30 17:48:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473e8f5fec79fe628254fc65cffa8db9b995b311659ba89330b5f761692598d4Block Operator
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