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 6186078 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38890130 epoch_slot_no: 269330 block_no: 6185901 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 8891 time: 2021-09-01 00:33:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01721c35ec3ffc035ce80dbcfc3c87200ff7b08ecaf26e4e03ea9e038533f1d0Block Operator
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