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 6150405 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 38168836 epoch_slot_no: 412036 block_no: 6150228 slot_leader_id: 5959112 size: 24473 time: 2021-08-23 16:12:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9dfc1f252b8dd3d00cb5e4623f62812b137c848775132b6f5e65b95a2a7d1fBlock Operator
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