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 6170426 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38571569 epoch_slot_no: 382769 block_no: 6170249 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 10060 time: 2021-08-28 08:04:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59af6bc547e5a132978b37601945b4567a743572d24d65fc04b3305c637a467Block Operator
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