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 6162846 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38418127 epoch_slot_no: 229327 block_no: 6162669 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 8599 time: 2021-08-26 13:26:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ce8237762a59a04df416cbb0f03e3f37efc889901127c6607335a77afb2380Block Operator
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