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 6168514 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38533219 epoch_slot_no: 344419 block_no: 6168337 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 10749 time: 2021-08-27 21:25:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x317aa01c2c093aa8083731142b8f89c04d72369e8aafb21951aa922a1225c77bBlock Operator
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