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 6165438 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38471456 epoch_slot_no: 282656 block_no: 6165261 slot_leader_id: 4812596 size: 27112 time: 2021-08-27 04:15:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72721fad8b03367db140a2b8b1e19539a194c365df872a1673c5dacb894f6967Block Operator
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