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 6185837 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38885042 epoch_slot_no: 264242 block_no: 6185660 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 4620 time: 2021-08-31 23:08:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f0b8c1592dc997d1904a7b791d0a75f6cd21c3672858c9d1a4ba8fef04ff85cBlock Operator
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