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 6186355 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38895914 epoch_slot_no: 275114 block_no: 6186178 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 11641 time: 2021-09-01 02:10:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1caa4121ecfee346e29a1992b735fb555aab7545464eee148ccdeff878e0f1f0Block Operator
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