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 6157534 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38313439 epoch_slot_no: 124639 block_no: 6157357 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 6627 time: 2021-08-25 08:22:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f9c3dcaccbc3679c11c466a6af7d7c2bc605f6f2c7f693e73bec9aa4e0cef2Block Operator
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