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 6170310 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 38569461 epoch_slot_no: 380661 block_no: 6170133 slot_leader_id: 5605351 size: 19597 time: 2021-08-28 07:29:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f2d39461f8958da17b4f5658fb956039f6500d5a5224fe9b932093b416cdd1Block Operator
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