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 6163566 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38432569 epoch_slot_no: 243769 block_no: 6163389 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 7201 time: 2021-08-26 17:27:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b0f7b18e7dd0d9ac733a8a1068b11fbd45ee9bec68d3c8a191d991d1f0264aBlock Operator
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