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 6159954 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 38359660 epoch_slot_no: 170860 block_no: 6159777 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 32220 time: 2021-08-25 21:12:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e25e0de3b01d7d9c6af4ff88c4c2c9298830c613a76efd5d29f755c536e0435Block Operator
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