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 6159503 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38350498 epoch_slot_no: 161698 block_no: 6159326 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 8907 time: 2021-08-25 18:39:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3613f3bbbadd50b9d9925366096da4cf2440a0ab1e89fda9eac56105f7b85defBlock Operator
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