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 6181334 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 38793571 epoch_slot_no: 172771 block_no: 6181157 slot_leader_id: 6075939 size: 28533 time: 2021-08-30 21:44:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaba15f36a56c05306747d265f52907d8bb0064f0cdc0675e4786a16aa71b1261Block Operator
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