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 6160712 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38374579 epoch_slot_no: 185779 block_no: 6160535 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 9897 time: 2021-08-26 01:21:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9eb380304e1868a8dfca5e8073a7a199c59d7c9aebd322b2a06a09d6f72e07dBlock Operator
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