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 6156011 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38282857 epoch_slot_no: 94057 block_no: 6155834 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 10297 time: 2021-08-24 23:52:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x546d1e1636fa6cbe7463061a9d39db7048f27353119938a0f4eb89a77dacbd5eBlock Operator
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