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 6165198 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38466556 epoch_slot_no: 277756 block_no: 6165021 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 8282 time: 2021-08-27 02:54:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d4fddd70168909e4d6a9893140b0427e919a0f6bed8614e09f781dc04f6d04eBlock Operator
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