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 6180844 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 38783578 epoch_slot_no: 162778 block_no: 6180667 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 20327 time: 2021-08-30 18:57:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b81bdc6158b866a22c69952698690fba14f98309c4c703612cafc8e3195b804Block Operator
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