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 6170718 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38577382 epoch_slot_no: 388582 block_no: 6170541 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 5468 time: 2021-08-28 09:41:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34e1ca741d31e059021b05a28266edaffcab59725edb44137c15cbab753f135eBlock Operator
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