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 6146178 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 38082115 epoch_slot_no: 325315 block_no: 6146001 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 18428 time: 2021-08-22 16:06:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb6509dc0a3527c7a862037ac14d1257580d9a05f3fafd1bcc27deed33722e4Block Operator
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