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 6159351 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38347517 epoch_slot_no: 158717 block_no: 6159174 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 7230 time: 2021-08-25 17:50:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635bfd45fc6febda87e5a75720f6b65c8ed92d3804351196109b3ff2d36d411eBlock Operator
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