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 6165889 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 38480725 epoch_slot_no: 291925 block_no: 6165712 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 13876 time: 2021-08-27 06:50:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee695f071408e1358cefc1c289880e671dfb2c183ee964087c538a5b49a0e65Block Operator
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