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 6182581 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38818809 epoch_slot_no: 198009 block_no: 6182404 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 11106 time: 2021-08-31 04:45:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa940cac6a797ed3664b38c8a91b2fbd59965119f07938171d470877d068bb5a6Block Operator
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