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 6186597 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 38901141 epoch_slot_no: 280341 block_no: 6186420 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 16866 time: 2021-09-01 03:37:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb870d31d93e54fdaafa28b2dc56a743864955f6c652054460ca15b8c25f0cb6aBlock Operator
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