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 6159005 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38341151 epoch_slot_no: 152351 block_no: 6158828 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 43649 time: 2021-08-25 16:04:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f7f21e78cb21583886ccf8318fe90d55421e85b5b00009c5adea7c795cca9e5Block Operator
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