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 6183259 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 38832534 epoch_slot_no: 211734 block_no: 6183082 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 21640 time: 2021-08-31 08:33:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x756cfa7f05ab5c4941d0a91b95b64c87951cd98adfc109bf3ab1dde80d255cadBlock Operator
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