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 6154678 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38257238 epoch_slot_no: 68438 block_no: 6154501 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 8689 time: 2021-08-24 16:45:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710c7ea6c3fea29145330a52d27aff776e12be92deb233ca11500d32853b00b4Block Operator
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