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 6185276 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38874167 epoch_slot_no: 253367 block_no: 6185099 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 11709 time: 2021-08-31 20:07:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadc640b56c5784ffc0e5521366eab6dc314256ed4f90e38cd2cb30dae7c6ffa9Block Operator
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