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 6172057 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 38605714 epoch_slot_no: 416914 block_no: 6171880 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 54862 time: 2021-08-28 17:33:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff3900d061dd6614da09df4c1194aa39f938c94034748ea00a9199e9e66a45daBlock Operator
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