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 6166139 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38486023 epoch_slot_no: 297223 block_no: 6165962 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 4557 time: 2021-08-27 08:18:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41302a4894f348ebe853f50210ac854ca61833ffcee671e44139628700dc1cabBlock Operator
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