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 6159389 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38348355 epoch_slot_no: 159555 block_no: 6159212 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 42867 time: 2021-08-25 18:04:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16a5dde68a35d69b3e485f5d25cc9597d22b45a6f453175c75f7a81d1ceb9076Block Operator
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