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 6187569 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 38920934 epoch_slot_no: 300134 block_no: 6187392 slot_leader_id: 5780860 size: 13069 time: 2021-09-01 09:07:05 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146588374d8f0ca8381e580d097b6aa5340b5b30ebcd14a1ae1bf383faa14dc3Block Operator
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