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 6170640 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 38575917 epoch_slot_no: 387117 block_no: 6170463 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 20957 time: 2021-08-28 09:16:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2215c12bbe162f0d67a9cb6a8df11cf01ada0fa2159e399525f24b687253d364Block Operator
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