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 6167705 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38517422 epoch_slot_no: 328622 block_no: 6167528 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 11360 time: 2021-08-27 17:01:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6be17dbb18848eb721c7a84c9710b7d3755face3f76b45d784d13de6707f45cBlock Operator
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