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 6154384 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38251132 epoch_slot_no: 62332 block_no: 6154207 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 11973 time: 2021-08-24 15:03:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa297f07802b20932d322396c8003978df4c15f89a309db3312a6eef101041bb1Block Operator
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