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 6167601 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38515556 epoch_slot_no: 326756 block_no: 6167424 slot_leader_id: 5710021 size: 6288 time: 2021-08-27 16:30:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc424e724fce1e1e6c0f98fdd2656951672ceecee86aa9683fda6f8d35dfef1d2Block Operator
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