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 6152266 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 38207805 epoch_slot_no: 19005 block_no: 6152089 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 19033 time: 2021-08-24 03:01:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e95eb27b1969c940e1fb9717fd8d57e64b0e2d07dfc8221627fd9ed0ce4ccd1Block Operator
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