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 6159984 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38360330 epoch_slot_no: 171530 block_no: 6159807 slot_leader_id: 5467444 size: 24835 time: 2021-08-25 21:23:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3598fd07667fef49a1aca1a034b652919032222ac9c3cf79fb1c73e8d52e761aBlock Operator
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