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 6159673 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38353753 epoch_slot_no: 164953 block_no: 6159496 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 15622 time: 2021-08-25 19:34:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49702c9ed1e3109880d3edb03c90c217a2a85be5fdf0c98eae0232e6b788eedBlock Operator
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