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 6150420 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 38169163 epoch_slot_no: 412363 block_no: 6150243 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 16744 time: 2021-08-23 16:17:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859c02fc12e2ff34da37b87117b0a8ad36c0c483efb5bb5866a65e7b2eeab55bBlock Operator
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