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 6160156 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38363886 epoch_slot_no: 175086 block_no: 6159979 slot_leader_id: 5838131 size: 59845 time: 2021-08-25 22:22:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef10a7a581a01ccc2405901ff93f9584d001659fb4d3569775ef456f0644dae2Block Operator
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