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 6150278 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38166407 epoch_slot_no: 409607 block_no: 6150101 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 3600 time: 2021-08-23 15:31:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c13f96ac10a8b6d4fdb7ae434092ea98f7b66dd066ac3a3aedd7b05830bd2c9Block Operator
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