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 6166332 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38489881 epoch_slot_no: 301081 block_no: 6166155 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 10270 time: 2021-08-27 09:22:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90ac8232410985c411c291626fa0eebb8f22b5eb8c70d90861b7e4f6416adb0cBlock Operator
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