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 6166977 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38503202 epoch_slot_no: 314402 block_no: 6166800 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 8635 time: 2021-08-27 13:04:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b845f8cdbd3fcacdbc480f9d9927e7cc8060e0d455c1cffacfae15f6dbd94aBlock Operator
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