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 6156480 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 38292635 epoch_slot_no: 103835 block_no: 6156303 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 37707 time: 2021-08-25 02:35:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a20841566a8e55a325dbd1598b8ffce8d85408e38f4b014b70fa66f6f2c0f7fBlock Operator
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