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 6170697 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38577106 epoch_slot_no: 388306 block_no: 6170520 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 6268 time: 2021-08-28 09:36:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d64fa31b98f61382a7104ec3544a683be6ffcb371540286fbada803a374032dBlock Operator
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