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 6167390 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 38511226 epoch_slot_no: 322426 block_no: 6167213 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 19206 time: 2021-08-27 15:18:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee795a922e8ffec1b8b1fb6ee2cb35086072c69320dfaa0e3b015eb68d376237Block Operator
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