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 6167144 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38506303 epoch_slot_no: 317503 block_no: 6166967 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 17425 time: 2021-08-27 13:56:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957f19e708d8129a4fa4a3b9fb1aba94d2c41bde70e1bc1b11b891818565687dBlock Operator
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