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 6146469 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 38088243 epoch_slot_no: 331443 block_no: 6146292 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 879 time: 2021-08-22 17:48:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cdbdd1d28eeef2e3c39cee30c4e89fdfaa079997479ad6aa4099f1aae2010d4Block Operator
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