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 6169025 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38544213 epoch_slot_no: 355413 block_no: 6168848 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 13349 time: 2021-08-28 00:28:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x687571b66b78c66ec23459f5a0b14b572793f93b1c95c3dae21b4174eb0fa672Block Operator
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