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 6146860 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38095928 epoch_slot_no: 339128 block_no: 6146683 slot_leader_id: 5162721 size: 6774 time: 2021-08-22 19:56:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78104f751feaf62d98b5e6f8c4c542d075e51f34f6fd98e7c07c623d3be40f4aBlock Operator
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