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 6168774 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38538937 epoch_slot_no: 350137 block_no: 6168597 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 11021 time: 2021-08-27 23:00:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc72f1336400c75b1788e0baa7977c612c8de67dcaf84c392f606af028decfc1bBlock Operator
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