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 6186574 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 38900757 epoch_slot_no: 279957 block_no: 6186397 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 18357 time: 2021-09-01 03:30:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12834008cbbe1cd571ad0c3c665fc36c480f6dd6a0771c5303d5c73c4d7dde3aBlock Operator
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