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 6169849 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38560243 epoch_slot_no: 371443 block_no: 6169672 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 17876 time: 2021-08-28 04:55:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e0ac2412f3b7235a298d02e8e3c082cea57ab4b0330bc4d734244242d4116d1Block Operator
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