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 6154850 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38260339 epoch_slot_no: 71539 block_no: 6154673 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 7005 time: 2021-08-24 17:37:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa590e5da8434e7f42085363de4ca7fcd32bcc34d66f2b8599183626fcfe173Block Operator
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