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 6158314 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 38328279 epoch_slot_no: 139479 block_no: 6158137 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 42869 time: 2021-08-25 12:29:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290c3cb17e0d26a52d98f46c1e95fa4c97357127e475167ae7bab5be0e2d350eBlock Operator
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