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 6162557 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38412081 epoch_slot_no: 223281 block_no: 6162380 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 52982 time: 2021-08-26 11:46:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4a06ab73e6b9b2149325fb28504f4b6b3d39df699e73982aa6b6a3d98e23e82Block Operator
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