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 6187673 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38923070 epoch_slot_no: 302270 block_no: 6187496 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 9347 time: 2021-09-01 09:42:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bafbc3443f8fe10dcbac55dce0a0f5c3b94f2bc660f2a242baa94bab16dc72dBlock Operator
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