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 6160582 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38372274 epoch_slot_no: 183474 block_no: 6160405 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 18434 time: 2021-08-26 00:42:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdaca5fe0b15ca66856aa66da032d9e659f61d0927294b08c88f477f90a473edBlock Operator
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