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 6163087 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 38423646 epoch_slot_no: 234846 block_no: 6162910 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 21157 time: 2021-08-26 14:58:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcfe9aa22f450c64e8daefe1d08edf143c18620711da069db923d9fb85ec0eabBlock Operator
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