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 6172360 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38611914 epoch_slot_no: 423114 block_no: 6172183 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 18449 time: 2021-08-28 19:16:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94754fda526c3573d71c9e4ee2248e0e6311eafe40a5b351e33c49b3eb372f4bBlock Operator
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