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 6159300 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38346545 epoch_slot_no: 157745 block_no: 6159123 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 35213 time: 2021-08-25 17:33:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fcdee4bce1f9fae8d56b41f9a8eb3dd5044a4123d1b27bf84689f882d1f1e54Block Operator
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