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 6172038 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38605195 epoch_slot_no: 416395 block_no: 6171861 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 27081 time: 2021-08-28 17:24:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c7313c6f2ba2a9cc74666ff10e1e54eb9caf86375016f8410b737bd1a6a49dBlock Operator
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