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 6151510 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38192833 epoch_slot_no: 4033 block_no: 6151333 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 9556 time: 2021-08-23 22:52:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x763ce84c0f2041c78f7805ae57647dc37201f65e340384ab35f88b47c5ebf4b8Block Operator
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