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 6168205 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38527255 epoch_slot_no: 338455 block_no: 6168028 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 3740 time: 2021-08-27 19:45:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4521a5157c96956a217faadcb77377d6f7bc42b365ac8aeb5dc8c9c29bc8335dBlock Operator
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