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 6161479 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 112 slot_no: 38390676 epoch_slot_no: 201876 block_no: 6161302 slot_leader_id: 5554376 size: 41416 time: 2021-08-26 05:49:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b4f8f3850bd2fff86613b7c8957cd414d30a1e878f2a73f246a8b011fb170a2Block Operator
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