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 6154402 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 38251747 epoch_slot_no: 62947 block_no: 6154225 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 35110 time: 2021-08-24 15:13:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3c5b611b18124d9e99cf7f76cc0279404156d0509a698917e5a10502a6b22dBlock Operator
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