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 6160262 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 38365949 epoch_slot_no: 177149 block_no: 6160085 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 17292 time: 2021-08-25 22:57:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b41a19990775093b7e08202a00b259590f0be588d1bba558cf56d029a321fbBlock Operator
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