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 6161362 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38388218 epoch_slot_no: 199418 block_no: 6161185 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 8599 time: 2021-08-26 05:08:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ef187bf2ee88e2eeb644d84d1c6688affd0576e23dcd5e6af7eb06c1e17f69Block Operator
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