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 6186334 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38895565 epoch_slot_no: 274765 block_no: 6186157 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 20398 time: 2021-09-01 02:04:16 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6410cb5d92281217ff70c5f90fffd8a6bd6d2547295c43253afa575ace695d33Block Operator
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