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 6158170 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38325758 epoch_slot_no: 136958 block_no: 6157993 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 18047 time: 2021-08-25 11:47:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8a15e50027b5f498ecf38cfc61dc2ef49ddfd33c3344f8fbdfc8915be95a99eBlock Operator
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