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 6183572 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38838518 epoch_slot_no: 217718 block_no: 6183395 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 11484 time: 2021-08-31 10:13:29 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581fe5245273c986fb88b5bcf0646fa0727782dee0052ecc15b7a2563e55915bBlock Operator
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