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 6168150 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38526039 epoch_slot_no: 337239 block_no: 6167973 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 12160 time: 2021-08-27 19:25:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed586fe1469363ff6fb6241640aa2dcc4b487e652fdaba4938df43c7eb1c3bd7Block Operator
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