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 6180709 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 38781105 epoch_slot_no: 160305 block_no: 6180532 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 61055 time: 2021-08-30 18:16:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc381c7570e99c70b296d6518e7f97ff9c748d2f6fc8caa8061361d7f515c4ef2Block Operator
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