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 6173157 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38628149 epoch_slot_no: 7349 block_no: 6172980 slot_leader_id: 4762842 size: 26305 time: 2021-08-28 23:47:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1fcc18fe5ecb69b3f5c1704e3e64fed57591b1bf2bee3e076531bbce4699967Block Operator
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