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 6163641 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38434074 epoch_slot_no: 245274 block_no: 6163464 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 17313 time: 2021-08-26 17:52:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04cbf5d98486a672c2817ec45ceba91d51c7ab42bdd6957943a7b67c2ff1681eBlock Operator
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