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 6168223 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38527623 epoch_slot_no: 338823 block_no: 6168046 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 16572 time: 2021-08-27 19:51:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x492aa65755e07e876f39fe13b22f5185b4d30072baa5465061f4c2a3e8fc0601Block Operator
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