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 6170247 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 38568176 epoch_slot_no: 379376 block_no: 6170070 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 30421 time: 2021-08-28 07:07:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5be848412a7717f1fe498b80656e805ddffd4694a7c9fe1aaf9c380d1ff3acaBlock Operator
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