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 6172252 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38609534 epoch_slot_no: 420734 block_no: 6172075 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 24743 time: 2021-08-28 18:37:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbd9972f07b987656070e558ce6524952529902baa0c7cce9b8d42d1b52d0506Block Operator
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