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 6168862 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 38540837 epoch_slot_no: 352037 block_no: 6168685 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 22682 time: 2021-08-27 23:32:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52162c1fe8b53b85cb52ecb3f761126d6a19555a3d120c0516bd33cd31b20fb7Block Operator
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