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 6150368 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38168187 epoch_slot_no: 411387 block_no: 6150191 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 13842 time: 2021-08-23 16:01:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2a1a2ed263061532e855402ffc212321f6061cd90f9c8af610b0a093c103f7bBlock Operator
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