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 6186832 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38905371 epoch_slot_no: 284571 block_no: 6186655 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 16145 time: 2021-09-01 04:47:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe25bffba50d43aee46b625288d1e136b8ac5a54934c4b26b0bc3131975d5b6fBlock Operator
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