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 6158165 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 38325668 epoch_slot_no: 136868 block_no: 6157988 slot_leader_id: 5318391 size: 15817 time: 2021-08-25 11:45:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170370dc2e4cb9811500cb09de223bb3e7b0d7cf13d489fa0aa3884508396e4aBlock Operator
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