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 6172359 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 38611907 epoch_slot_no: 423107 block_no: 6172182 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 25289 time: 2021-08-28 19:16:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dec7d9e827a1bc3142e96f919c7eb2d9f1f31f87e891c1731e673c07605119Block Operator
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