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 6172764 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38619528 epoch_slot_no: 430728 block_no: 6172587 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 24339 time: 2021-08-28 21:23:39 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x945ae4a4b466cddb4eef116103c0434dda6f8e937e87ce7b8b42df114f79b0d6Block Operator
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