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 6185903 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38886471 epoch_slot_no: 265671 block_no: 6185726 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 16824 time: 2021-08-31 23:32:42 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdff0247222e97f22fb72f16629b936bb325cf1828f53ef5431afeb761952323Block Operator
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