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 6169162 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38547022 epoch_slot_no: 358222 block_no: 6168985 slot_leader_id: 5537866 size: 8808 time: 2021-08-28 01:15:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56a491fa355918c4a0b4fd5a0f020d3d4c8a2d29b65a7177d38059f1d01238a8Block Operator
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