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 6182856 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 38824303 epoch_slot_no: 203503 block_no: 6182679 slot_leader_id: 5882149 size: 34264 time: 2021-08-31 06:16:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0190935dfd368d875136d8deb21a0d3adcf73f87a25f85368a2d13d604a518Block Operator
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