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 6170306 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38569360 epoch_slot_no: 380560 block_no: 6170129 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 4564 time: 2021-08-28 07:27:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4972672b664369b8e9f4fa77e3307e97d690e8b015733ba25d4c7a560bd938c0Block Operator
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