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 6182412 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38815428 epoch_slot_no: 194628 block_no: 6182235 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 16875 time: 2021-08-31 03:48:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7511ac7b68e23cc03a0f3ce7a4696348d6b517002c2582ad19050785bb6bc57dBlock Operator
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