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 6162526 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38411597 epoch_slot_no: 222797 block_no: 6162349 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 4850 time: 2021-08-26 11:38:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe916be930ec46cc20a336fd547797c795fd9cff19dd2ffcb80f5641cd13c9c4aBlock Operator
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