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 6163499 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 38431233 epoch_slot_no: 242433 block_no: 6163322 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 16448 time: 2021-08-26 17:05:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d8b7f03b4c3ef8e3f04a4ad6f29da3a88843e4922e892be056b562dd38db02dBlock Operator
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