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 6185855 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 38885406 epoch_slot_no: 264606 block_no: 6185678 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 10366 time: 2021-08-31 23:14:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34dc7d226c5f3ede49c40af78c59022dd568d0f7ca50d4536b6d33ef1baa84d8Block Operator
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