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 6168963 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 38543166 epoch_slot_no: 354366 block_no: 6168786 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 63491 time: 2021-08-28 00:10:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60040bf65f60cd65483df7513e248c6f2b1f6753f7ab9935617b9e2757e1bd25Block Operator
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