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 6155367 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 38271060 epoch_slot_no: 82260 block_no: 6155190 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 54335 time: 2021-08-24 20:35:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253e66551a448c715f69093fec17a92470a3d931a339b75dfa3353cedb6c29adBlock Operator
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