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 6170776 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38578651 epoch_slot_no: 389851 block_no: 6170599 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 23191 time: 2021-08-28 10:02:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9eab9504abec81e9f003a63bd2a98165c166603700a1cf96fc6040efd855485Block Operator
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