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 6168572 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 38534334 epoch_slot_no: 345534 block_no: 6168395 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 18875 time: 2021-08-27 21:43:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f1d63995c81eef1f6c6a68fe8cb264312ce39afd657dc48bedfbe64c80227f2Block Operator
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