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 6156996 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38302406 epoch_slot_no: 113606 block_no: 6156819 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 23001 time: 2021-08-25 05:18:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8ef4c84af154fa383fd7beaab51ea1a817095b7e799ba978e0d6cb79bef5dbBlock Operator
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