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 6153298 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 38228887 epoch_slot_no: 40087 block_no: 6153121 slot_leader_id: 6086669 size: 16385 time: 2021-08-24 08:52:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee01762df70566d00b1e3a25030e8621db72548c2e1f815b489522d76a343332Block Operator
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