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 6172245 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38609414 epoch_slot_no: 420614 block_no: 6172068 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 2768 time: 2021-08-28 18:35:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b412db22de093372a0d9297c4b9429653d2d1697f4c778c89d178cf62c95263Block Operator
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