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 6159653 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38353355 epoch_slot_no: 164555 block_no: 6159476 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 16662 time: 2021-08-25 19:27:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa83581f2df42ec6e79c707e941adbddbde0e0f2994b940b734266f52557dbd4Block Operator
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