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 6146636 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38091603 epoch_slot_no: 334803 block_no: 6146459 slot_leader_id: 5487622 size: 15655 time: 2021-08-22 18:44:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9189589745a9425f3f4a557960c0f814478e71bb9c6ad00323cf0c437ce18ccaBlock Operator
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