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 6160086 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 38362309 epoch_slot_no: 173509 block_no: 6159909 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 42437 time: 2021-08-25 21:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0541084af190181bfd85324d1472fa308d920a63142307b62843c5c17fae9ef4Block Operator
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