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 6183121 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38829924 epoch_slot_no: 209124 block_no: 6182944 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 10915 time: 2021-08-31 07:50:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50c4165b45829f8a9d79a6424bc098900b18847eae7f75858ed22cc784706bcaBlock Operator
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