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 6185843 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38885193 epoch_slot_no: 264393 block_no: 6185666 slot_leader_id: 5099073 size: 4903 time: 2021-08-31 23:11:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28831db7e86a881202cb85b43f405f65f612b3766d9eb592cd684f35dca24741Block Operator
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