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 6160050 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38361706 epoch_slot_no: 172906 block_no: 6159873 slot_leader_id: 5784683 size: 1973 time: 2021-08-25 21:46:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7672575480b927febce0b49bd90238a7c65476641fa1e3b0afa1c3d6f239668fBlock Operator
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