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 6157266 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38307775 epoch_slot_no: 118975 block_no: 6157089 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 14616 time: 2021-08-25 06:47:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9acdd96a643961a830b345e9dd6050b18035e0017580782549534c296a30db88Block Operator
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