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 6168230 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38527748 epoch_slot_no: 338948 block_no: 6168053 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 3016 time: 2021-08-27 19:53:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f0b429ff76ff5b708b102d28f70cc5b7c8b734408094078ed9acf80800e573Block Operator
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