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 6150930 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38179581 epoch_slot_no: 422781 block_no: 6150753 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 4565 time: 2021-08-23 19:11:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb412c65833536ad7bfee7a4b188b9165bd3a09e7df4bc333ed71ba43cc2b10aBlock Operator
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