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 6182630 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38819916 epoch_slot_no: 199116 block_no: 6182453 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 12526 time: 2021-08-31 05:03:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0966639270021047e55ab351a2676d861d61142a74159f3d008b792ae09ba640Block Operator
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