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 6168964 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 38543174 epoch_slot_no: 354374 block_no: 6168787 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 63602 time: 2021-08-28 00:11:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94005c092214028e97a66d6dc5694442a1a1c259bfa6fa74fc95ce9e58be9706Block Operator
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