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 6154756 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38258426 epoch_slot_no: 69626 block_no: 6154579 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 4779 time: 2021-08-24 17:05:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f26c441db8e7f9edda3fd000366513bf725a86c0bf13cf4553d900edbf2b056Block Operator
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