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 6173159 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38628196 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 6172982 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 50208 time: 2021-08-28 23:48:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41eb1d563082f8bd572a82160c44f84ce8722dc1ce3a52250bde137086f6dd66Block Operator
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