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 6184682 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38861520 epoch_slot_no: 240720 block_no: 6184505 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 3024 time: 2021-08-31 16:36:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a091f80f6b1050b6ea07f1066b2f5a189c92f27e1ea1978f13d7ca776f49f11Block Operator
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