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 6184885 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38865968 epoch_slot_no: 245168 block_no: 6184708 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 12378 time: 2021-08-31 17:50:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x901a5613fa13167d8d4f4f160d689f8ebaf437fc44721fe105a5d97c6ed0696eBlock Operator
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