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 6172226 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 38609099 epoch_slot_no: 420299 block_no: 6172049 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 24708 time: 2021-08-28 18:29:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1944f61809dcaa7a2da3215dfba836bbc8dbca8cd8a016c75248a3abb3e20a0bBlock Operator
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