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 6170819 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38579395 epoch_slot_no: 390595 block_no: 6170642 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 6678 time: 2021-08-28 10:14:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x419727268bcae94c7e4facfa3dc4fdc2d73b8aefbc49a0d6d9d975c4e0c0505bBlock Operator
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