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 6167851 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38520291 epoch_slot_no: 331491 block_no: 6167674 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 16803 time: 2021-08-27 17:49:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec75f6ec921c7f8e43f2e22dcd3642bbaea84e98b4a1cb498716a06a03621505Block Operator
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