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 6162573 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38412470 epoch_slot_no: 223670 block_no: 6162396 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 64107 time: 2021-08-26 11:52:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b3b1bcc017285bfca3b7b94a6fd7584f903627fd3a39b21a247f05f8f82d57Block Operator
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