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 6182955 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38826388 epoch_slot_no: 205588 block_no: 6182778 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 7136 time: 2021-08-31 06:51:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b8daeecdfbff7d97f88a077734c121e61e763e273647322bbf1fcfab6acb875Block Operator
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