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 6159785 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38356230 epoch_slot_no: 167430 block_no: 6159608 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 8139 time: 2021-08-25 20:15:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4c3d070413e2bc524dc389840f9146d8d683462244bc02b7d133fe89068554bBlock Operator
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