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 6150294 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38166867 epoch_slot_no: 410067 block_no: 6150117 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 16081 time: 2021-08-23 15:39:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7626172ab1c14b02ad5b6f19160a1346a22be6c63d196b6296b6901d7bb27e46Block Operator
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