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 6155031 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 38263744 epoch_slot_no: 74944 block_no: 6154854 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 20466 time: 2021-08-24 18:33:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91a0b1ba8d336f60be3c7de2df9eec34f49ac4a76258e5d778aad6a9d0081120Block Operator
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