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 6157546 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38313566 epoch_slot_no: 124766 block_no: 6157369 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 4861 time: 2021-08-25 08:24:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeb7df704ae8a870a024d8d71e4be979c9b3baec6da896cac2f85a3b965a3b63Block Operator
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