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 6160482 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38370294 epoch_slot_no: 181494 block_no: 6160305 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 16645 time: 2021-08-26 00:09:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5c3669de95436d3fd1f494fd0f605e496455f6e8586242f5b307ef0f56edbd1Block Operator
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