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 6150286 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 38166661 epoch_slot_no: 409861 block_no: 6150109 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 30958 time: 2021-08-23 15:35:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa37bb1ae240f4122db07c605aecd304a4dbe0c14a11cc0694a13cd9adc5fb45bBlock Operator
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