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 6157240 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 38307298 epoch_slot_no: 118498 block_no: 6157063 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 33348 time: 2021-08-25 06:39:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf666eddc416077ab198ca1d2bcbd531a84452ec9e13c5a2a863e3b13efccc0Block Operator
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