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 6157554 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38313761 epoch_slot_no: 124961 block_no: 6157377 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 15608 time: 2021-08-25 08:27:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf2e9a78802aaa02433a8850642e3392f335913842d34aeca891439026dc1b20Block Operator
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