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 6158308 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38328132 epoch_slot_no: 139332 block_no: 6158131 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 9173 time: 2021-08-25 12:27:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b86e9a3e5b65ac321ff5e282efaa680e603b827acbe44a1f354af11352fc5efBlock Operator
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