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 6167608 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38515746 epoch_slot_no: 326946 block_no: 6167431 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 8728 time: 2021-08-27 16:33:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x922f6101af52eacffd8a319c46f74c9fd90a2a9d568daed75fa11467cbd68ce1Block Operator
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