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 6154485 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38253369 epoch_slot_no: 64569 block_no: 6154308 slot_leader_id: 6109125 size: 9997 time: 2021-08-24 15:41:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b3feff1449650ffa5db8befe8c6356475c2d0615a0322bfeb1ab4e8203c260Block Operator
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