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 6164280 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38447190 epoch_slot_no: 258390 block_no: 6164103 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 9605 time: 2021-08-26 21:31:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72778be33ad9935ab7e0d7be08a036a11df4190aa5e2cb3fa673f8b3a002b848Block Operator
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