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 6170976 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38582783 epoch_slot_no: 393983 block_no: 6170799 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 7534 time: 2021-08-28 11:11:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1100a363c50c7343acc9e1f62b2fe4b581f5a371aeb56442db2bf0afad5f29dBlock Operator
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