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 6172967 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38623862 epoch_slot_no: 3062 block_no: 6172790 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 23870 time: 2021-08-28 22:35:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca401706f35a6df414a0261461fcdde9ba706f2b9272508ad7fb55d428f29d6Block Operator
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