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 6159321 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38346952 epoch_slot_no: 158152 block_no: 6159144 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 39150 time: 2021-08-25 17:40:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0846c3eff1fcfdf753f20061cc1c21146c9efb0494dfaf66e9f9957b84599ad2Block Operator
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