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 6160943 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38379505 epoch_slot_no: 190705 block_no: 6160766 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 59978 time: 2021-08-26 02:43:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d7d0450fda7f1ba34a6b0d6cd09cf5a8f396c60f8abf3e650d17a5ce755444Block Operator
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