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 6170246 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38568130 epoch_slot_no: 379330 block_no: 6170069 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 6497 time: 2021-08-28 07:07:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2399a8d2ecc2c658212d63b9e895be69cb1395051d47cdf0aca7ae5c7406196eBlock Operator
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