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 6158011 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38322783 epoch_slot_no: 133983 block_no: 6157834 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 5264 time: 2021-08-25 10:57:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c8bd28a5fde7bf404bc1dc2a2ac5e46832e2fa2d82588e7ae28e8819170aeeBlock Operator
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