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 6182649 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38820230 epoch_slot_no: 199430 block_no: 6182472 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 2891 time: 2021-08-31 05:08:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674fa2e09966c9ef215aaa7304509c54e021a0efeee58f3eb98059bbd1d7dc28Block Operator
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