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 6158707 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 38335452 epoch_slot_no: 146652 block_no: 6158530 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 25097 time: 2021-08-25 14:29:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb194580421c088a424e30b5de6dd0bb2eb3927b35efd615be545d6625d2dfbBlock Operator
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