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 6166551 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38494516 epoch_slot_no: 305716 block_no: 6166374 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 10715 time: 2021-08-27 10:40:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8018a973739a5ae837fb43647be5c1b0ef1a2ffd638a48fa352f3486f4c78ad2Block Operator
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