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 6155693 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 38276910 epoch_slot_no: 88110 block_no: 6155516 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 29402 time: 2021-08-24 22:13:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc651e76ab9e56211141fdd24a65661091c865a1cd1e0c4212805b5f5abd95e30Block Operator
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