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 6167579 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 38515119 epoch_slot_no: 326319 block_no: 6167402 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 36206 time: 2021-08-27 16:23:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9340ee1940ee7c36cdeddd09028f0a7f50d2bce8dd3e765fb4ecf72f76fd3b5Block Operator
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