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 6153316 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38229104 epoch_slot_no: 40304 block_no: 6153139 slot_leader_id: 5445536 size: 3381 time: 2021-08-24 08:56:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae80d8ead835eba7756471295e923096962362cb9eb656ab92c45ddf17a02230Block Operator
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