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 6186469 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 38898745 epoch_slot_no: 277945 block_no: 6186292 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 33904 time: 2021-09-01 02:57:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeac1b9289694723c7f7176c677a2b736dff14b37ae20eac9445ac449e5986747Block Operator
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