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 6171228 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38587736 epoch_slot_no: 398936 block_no: 6171051 slot_leader_id: 6002874 size: 12380 time: 2021-08-28 12:33:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d3841bc5392614d06ef973b83b5c52a109d4870641ba42271958027d20c145Block Operator
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