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 6166297 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38489157 epoch_slot_no: 300357 block_no: 6166120 slot_leader_id: 4731734 size: 20476 time: 2021-08-27 09:10:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f610209849857d7ca11de9ea11ed84f2d8aa263271c3ec8d2f7194d6b182aaBlock Operator
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