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 6153784 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 38237966 epoch_slot_no: 49166 block_no: 6153607 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 22384 time: 2021-08-24 11:24:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25b7fe15c5a7a959e4f82c69e099552e90e9ecf8c04c45d9e9dc3e10fbc37e95Block Operator
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