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 6155400 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38271829 epoch_slot_no: 83029 block_no: 6155223 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 9734 time: 2021-08-24 20:48:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be63cd832c4a6c010747297cfbd46f15d0b08ec93ebd11b4d8b03327c9dc1c6Block Operator
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