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 6170249 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38568207 epoch_slot_no: 379407 block_no: 6170072 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 12027 time: 2021-08-28 07:08:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda2e687f445bfe13140d36f0883831cdad56653118c1159cfb920481b6a484ddBlock Operator
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