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 6158031 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38323310 epoch_slot_no: 134510 block_no: 6157854 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 29423 time: 2021-08-25 11:06:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8508c87a3b6964752278ddd1074325f660dcc514385d3c16c2b5d231c3455f8Block Operator
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