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 6154895 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 38261256 epoch_slot_no: 72456 block_no: 6154718 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 18659 time: 2021-08-24 17:52:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91c707cd7b09aa014adc6efe8612ca9d45683a95f60293f01cc5fe5239ae70c1Block Operator
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