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 6150414 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 38169015 epoch_slot_no: 412215 block_no: 6150237 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 46330 time: 2021-08-23 16:15:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x684f5c93c36a129b867b125a07c5d5db602940c62223b7f37399a312fb9beb74Block Operator
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