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 6167215 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 38507718 epoch_slot_no: 318918 block_no: 6167038 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 14391 time: 2021-08-27 14:20:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb47e1a564d0e3fca925c675c2a5685d3fe4d8cd74ac294915ec1d282a30da04cBlock Operator
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