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 6182981 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 38827043 epoch_slot_no: 206243 block_no: 6182804 slot_leader_id: 5087208 size: 33570 time: 2021-08-31 07:02:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df51c063be7c51cd657b7471d060e5f099b4262be33c65d45bdcdf23f81129dBlock Operator
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