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 6156873 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38299887 epoch_slot_no: 111087 block_no: 6156696 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 16063 time: 2021-08-25 04:36:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12424186e298ba9e6699b9007e39b3be4b4342cfbb9aaea92c4690e24ff9ddb4Block Operator
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