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 6187832 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 38926123 epoch_slot_no: 305323 block_no: 6187655 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 36551 time: 2021-09-01 10:33:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaac71d4acf8227d89a297bb03f2b324350e5b6f7ed2b6f078cb219c16de662aBlock Operator
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