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 6163628 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38433876 epoch_slot_no: 245076 block_no: 6163451 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 10485 time: 2021-08-26 17:49:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd34b5c925cdd6d8cedc87cee0be6fa12c484ac9790644a208cc38e93ecb1bfBlock Operator
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