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 6168613 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 38535067 epoch_slot_no: 346267 block_no: 6168436 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 22311 time: 2021-08-27 21:55:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x196a7712710a00ba7e77d5d99a4a65a3be4b4803ffe5fd4b703256c8d3d4e2c3Block Operator
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