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 6184580 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 38859360 epoch_slot_no: 238560 block_no: 6184403 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 22938 time: 2021-08-31 16:00:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6dd3da487c230820d6812b80ba2cd189d1c2d3b17feb42af0ab4270ca3ceca1Block Operator
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