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 6157314 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 38308801 epoch_slot_no: 120001 block_no: 6157137 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 46398 time: 2021-08-25 07:04:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d36f7a35653bfa55f097330dc4a2247d4ad98eebda2117bdaa252b154d1439Block Operator
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