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 6163148 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38424921 epoch_slot_no: 236121 block_no: 6162971 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 21485 time: 2021-08-26 15:20:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e8de9c857a47d892a2a13da5a1f6414e8289b9d928fa38a228c88c027784c89Block Operator
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