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 6181575 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38798170 epoch_slot_no: 177370 block_no: 6181398 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 1092 time: 2021-08-30 23:01:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03fe96dd03d96014538f772403ef4b1309bf99c5917c777f467a98b6316f8604Block Operator
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