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 6163096 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38423788 epoch_slot_no: 234988 block_no: 6162919 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 8997 time: 2021-08-26 15:01:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a251319839d486e94381a8e1db00a5e598f7cab3a17581fbfb99e0e5ee71f0eBlock Operator
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