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 6151956 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 38201761 epoch_slot_no: 12961 block_no: 6151779 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 51010 time: 2021-08-24 01:20:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde856801772f5678db39d9fbe3bc6eb3b195af963d2162807b52fd75160932d6Block Operator
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