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 6161858 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38398600 epoch_slot_no: 209800 block_no: 6161681 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 32281 time: 2021-08-26 08:01:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19d72f6e46b1440113a051e6d896521c7eccafcdbfe6d6cde406497890581137Block Operator
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