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 6185397 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38876410 epoch_slot_no: 255610 block_no: 6185220 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 9811 time: 2021-08-31 20:45:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfabf66383a43506a465c2d2f6e4f9366f807bbcd95fdb36b14bdf2ddaf610a66Block Operator
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