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 6170342 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38570059 epoch_slot_no: 381259 block_no: 6170165 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 17408 time: 2021-08-28 07:39:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98ca7640ccfee475635c486387e25fab1f475906d4e5d76dcb26d5ea5517cf28Block Operator
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