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 6172353 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38611779 epoch_slot_no: 422979 block_no: 6172176 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 18824 time: 2021-08-28 19:14:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf39123bca93ff1efc4ee899fce962422a4bfb34602c86c9c992e11061a42e046Block Operator
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