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 6184996 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 38868355 epoch_slot_no: 247555 block_no: 6184819 slot_leader_id: 6179624 size: 12540 time: 2021-08-31 18:30:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ab4ae9fec8108eced4de4f76c1f97e703f99b1161d661c1ac95395c4210a36Block Operator
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