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 6158188 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38325987 epoch_slot_no: 137187 block_no: 6158011 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 15753 time: 2021-08-25 11:51:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4747cb9f113bc8a2410233df98c9df142fc30f79d6cdfea2c816f378a77d14a0Block Operator
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