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 6153588 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38234165 epoch_slot_no: 45365 block_no: 6153411 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 8186 time: 2021-08-24 10:20:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a26b10825d0553cc911a7670f7cb8dc9cef332494dfec086ff3853d9fb60edbBlock Operator
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