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 6168390 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38530586 epoch_slot_no: 341786 block_no: 6168213 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 1739 time: 2021-08-27 20:41:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3bde614fd312b82b13dea6c415a22cc3726394ac97de0752af8c2d67465aafcBlock Operator
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