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 6151696 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38196651 epoch_slot_no: 7851 block_no: 6151519 slot_leader_id: 5784339 size: 17932 time: 2021-08-23 23:55:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb501453687d763ae065a19c894b4c16d4ead9db3c905e3dc98a097f18f9b81bcBlock Operator
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