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 6153518 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38232920 epoch_slot_no: 44120 block_no: 6153341 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 13323 time: 2021-08-24 10:00:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd167ef48d38c288ed9ac09d64730d9c45061f6528a4d9e18b009f7b223895f13Block Operator
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