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 6180950 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 38785780 epoch_slot_no: 164980 block_no: 6180773 slot_leader_id: 6180950 size: 30301 time: 2021-08-30 19:34:31 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3bbda02ef0cce58c61d9bf973d8338566bef57433e496bd5df2027ce15164eBlock Operator
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