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 6168012 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38523574 epoch_slot_no: 334774 block_no: 6167835 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 20996 time: 2021-08-27 18:44:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446cea622d2d6bd40eaf602d71d9d348f47194e1c0da81f9ac4d89d5678e9adfBlock Operator
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