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 6187962 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38928707 epoch_slot_no: 307907 block_no: 6187785 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 17866 time: 2021-09-01 11:16:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e9c3e00923b9db5ba5ec1f8a075c18258fbb75a0e96707567911717a0d5379Block Operator
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