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 6163107 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38424059 epoch_slot_no: 235259 block_no: 6162930 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 7431 time: 2021-08-26 15:05:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb868afa8175b3c5d1161ade4969ef0f1ead21b8af0270f4becd1918d5ab97eBlock Operator
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