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 6156642 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38295459 epoch_slot_no: 106659 block_no: 6156465 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 3695 time: 2021-08-25 03:22:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146cba70436a5142a4904b5518ad3097704b30dc600276ad1ffca4c65efb9088Block Operator
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