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 6167543 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38514213 epoch_slot_no: 325413 block_no: 6167366 slot_leader_id: 6003721 size: 28617 time: 2021-08-27 16:08:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5787ea5a49da900b3c7b77473dcf72d5ea62feffbee52b07bd1ae167a26e07bBlock Operator
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