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 6162315 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38407665 epoch_slot_no: 218865 block_no: 6162138 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 2499 time: 2021-08-26 10:32:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd54fc7b1e64495c65fdc0f0d4eff88d62f3f5745a1ef46a6e1f108793e72be63Block Operator
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