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 6161778 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 38397010 epoch_slot_no: 208210 block_no: 6161601 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 28708 time: 2021-08-26 07:35:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a692857a534b79abf096420d9ee0a00b3200f2ebf0f8c4d92406e6894f6c3c3Block Operator
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