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 6150582 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 38172610 epoch_slot_no: 415810 block_no: 6150405 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 13850 time: 2021-08-23 17:15:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97a80fcd935056e171a19e4a31be0616832fbc98aaf22847bc8608a8599de20Block Operator
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