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 6183531 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38837710 epoch_slot_no: 216910 block_no: 6183354 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 10604 time: 2021-08-31 10:00:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa599a64a4b13c5ce57993ac063de5085f0f0c734785e2ec811b6ba6a5253f471Block Operator
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