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 6162137 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38403939 epoch_slot_no: 215139 block_no: 6161960 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 20368 time: 2021-08-26 09:30:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa23797fde333b418ad8f4752b94f97c5d911853ed85239b601c9683009da94eBlock Operator
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