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 6172428 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38613018 epoch_slot_no: 424218 block_no: 6172251 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 16769 time: 2021-08-28 19:35:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcddeff0f707cc3b455a50aede00503af983d5a3d444a9815436163eb7fdd79b4Block Operator
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