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 6154296 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 38249105 epoch_slot_no: 60305 block_no: 6154119 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 281 time: 2021-08-24 14:29:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20fcfaf599b0926aadf0c0a8308c52aa3aaad7dfce2e443d790ff978b62aad37Block Operator
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