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 6163171 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38425423 epoch_slot_no: 236623 block_no: 6162994 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 10414 time: 2021-08-26 15:28:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48061ff800e03b94032e05e346d4112ad234c3c436d82368feefa643d8b0ecdBlock Operator
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