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 6166116 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38485568 epoch_slot_no: 296768 block_no: 6165939 slot_leader_id: 5578970 size: 3156 time: 2021-08-27 08:10:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0ba725a477f148d5fa7498de2a5097796dd84df9f8edb23c0ee236731a50c5Block Operator
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