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 6172434 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 38613148 epoch_slot_no: 424348 block_no: 6172257 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 53169 time: 2021-08-28 19:37:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a6b2863ca774697ec1c01050c548617268f0076b414351c34c1f5170f93826Block Operator
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