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 6186657 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38902127 epoch_slot_no: 281327 block_no: 6186480 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 3127 time: 2021-09-01 03:53:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x538b1b99dd6ab67a980e185a2b9c6bc5b6a138b0090f1e20ea564d24dbedb8afBlock Operator
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