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 6183984 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38846427 epoch_slot_no: 225627 block_no: 6183807 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 7629 time: 2021-08-31 12:25:18 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x738e6fd1155da4065eb47bbfb409523da40527694e5d611ee1898f9d423182c8Block Operator
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