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 6151136 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38184228 epoch_slot_no: 427428 block_no: 6150959 slot_leader_id: 5529750 size: 10022 time: 2021-08-23 20:28:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41857efa57e99358e1ddf1d0d7ddc9f45ffadc7cc986618e63aa454debff81eeBlock Operator
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