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 6162792 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38417012 epoch_slot_no: 228212 block_no: 6162615 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 4222 time: 2021-08-26 13:08:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446ea093e1e22a1c5502733ee050e93b7946516ad31436b8e5f15f8bcf120a50Block Operator
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