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 6172229 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38609140 epoch_slot_no: 420340 block_no: 6172052 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 26446 time: 2021-08-28 18:30:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83097c1924361f2404dae49ee9af72e0da4fad9d72fbd2238c5fd1a50070abe1Block Operator
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