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 6146150 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 38081562 epoch_slot_no: 324762 block_no: 6145973 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 28937 time: 2021-08-22 15:57:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5eebdb304dcf52b943a2318a80ea3d5090325c37458a8c9a835a913005cbb9Block Operator
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