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 6155690 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38276777 epoch_slot_no: 87977 block_no: 6155513 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 2124 time: 2021-08-24 22:11:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aed8047e1b10c876e0eb8b00d7d7b8e208ee1fd86b9e9e2315152a48304f716Block Operator
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