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 6170077 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38564986 epoch_slot_no: 376186 block_no: 6169900 slot_leader_id: 5669470 size: 10962 time: 2021-08-28 06:14:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff1f261e83431936c1c1840a84fa1834356b2289509c2d0e5e6956548899c75Block Operator
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