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 6167113 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 38505863 epoch_slot_no: 317063 block_no: 6166936 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 43155 time: 2021-08-27 13:49:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7ba2751157cf69afdc139b997368cdc0e88082a0380d1487e0a8c035a42671Block Operator
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