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 6163977 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 79 slot_no: 38440179 epoch_slot_no: 251379 block_no: 6163800 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 60696 time: 2021-08-26 19:34:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ee17e4978a2e5db1613477f1118f3cf9e1160ca3993b73302fbf1435accb65Block Operator
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