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 6154155 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 38246043 epoch_slot_no: 57243 block_no: 6153978 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 50202 time: 2021-08-24 13:38:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7a65ac5aa35f5ca655ba9f53151a0cae028287f24e35d7d1ec32628aa7cdc6Block Operator
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