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 6150780 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38176759 epoch_slot_no: 419959 block_no: 6150603 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 1837 time: 2021-08-23 18:24:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4fd79efdb7a71c6416933034df376bd70e8c0bf519bd68fe68e223b5e295c3eBlock Operator
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