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 6161172 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38384525 epoch_slot_no: 195725 block_no: 6160995 slot_leader_id: 6133280 size: 30901 time: 2021-08-26 04:06:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc06878b70ed3c5a8dd6b5ae8b29c8a96fe035f81dba8676d35ad05cf8751a461Block Operator
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