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 6161735 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 38396187 epoch_slot_no: 207387 block_no: 6161558 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 27780 time: 2021-08-26 07:21:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10954b05bfc82b4097d2e6a2bec2208c4799933ac4c310501dc75fd66f512adeBlock Operator
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