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 6168554 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 38533978 epoch_slot_no: 345178 block_no: 6168377 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 23296 time: 2021-08-27 21:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2bc11ef0863be6ab3dee2e14a51ef02a7435480e89cb6c029f2d3be52bfa3aaBlock Operator
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