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 6153081 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38224659 epoch_slot_no: 35859 block_no: 6152904 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 16202 time: 2021-08-24 07:42:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ad01fcdd5df000b6137247ea00a8aa140536d0bc435a0e8be652d16f238a9cBlock Operator
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