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 6153792 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 38238137 epoch_slot_no: 49337 block_no: 6153615 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 12590 time: 2021-08-24 11:27:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd1349ae7e7e6df78fb99c98801100a290fed6bb0ca682292fd2aa95bd2bf00Block Operator
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