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 6185165 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38871935 epoch_slot_no: 251135 block_no: 6184988 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 25275 time: 2021-08-31 19:30:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb91f6cfcb7007b8043f1f6cf327443d8c5e59ce501c0cd173b90f3d6a02bc6e5Block Operator
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