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 6169421 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 38552084 epoch_slot_no: 363284 block_no: 6169244 slot_leader_id: 4615654 size: 10811 time: 2021-08-28 02:39:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595847bc5c679f223bf426c8b108b3da7843b3a20ba517db04ab13dee3a827faBlock Operator
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