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 6158232 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 38326771 epoch_slot_no: 137971 block_no: 6158055 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 1343 time: 2021-08-25 12:04:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c3f8711ecd4ce0b92b1a3370eb41d0d4467514f90ab9416c2a01bc56d9b0a6dBlock Operator
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