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 6162947 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38420168 epoch_slot_no: 231368 block_no: 6162770 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 9783 time: 2021-08-26 14:00:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c6dbdf4ab70edc7f7c5ca315d5cbc0338345675b0fd11002114e766b620051fBlock Operator
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