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 6164099 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38443110 epoch_slot_no: 254310 block_no: 6163922 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 6331 time: 2021-08-26 20:23:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fe176b7e426fa6e9309bfe9ed574d861443c95517de07ff638ed20baec48073Block Operator
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