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 6153913 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 38241042 epoch_slot_no: 52242 block_no: 6153736 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 18675 time: 2021-08-24 12:15:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513e99511c833adacaeb59a09934674e909a475866f0a1134f59a25902b285d4Block Operator
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