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 6167348 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38510374 epoch_slot_no: 321574 block_no: 6167171 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 18828 time: 2021-08-27 15:04:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ce2f14672159792b407a47c9b0bdaf8442a8f712a7a3260e09516f460f70891Block Operator
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