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 6183583 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38838784 epoch_slot_no: 217984 block_no: 6183406 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 19124 time: 2021-08-31 10:17:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bd1e87bb6ca356cd8a2df43845a95da5a226681e403a2db695edc1dea97f943Block Operator
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