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 6159655 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38353392 epoch_slot_no: 164592 block_no: 6159478 slot_leader_id: 6159655 size: 21031 time: 2021-08-25 19:28:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2898030e79e7c744fbfd426bea89e512bbb4b25fe8bf8e4161f2c34034282a0Block Operator
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