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 6168675 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38536291 epoch_slot_no: 347491 block_no: 6168498 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 9179 time: 2021-08-27 22:16:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc11f3ef9ef2f3f7a39a8dbb9641959d67852e43e2ae905b342dd6fba207a3a9Block Operator
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