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 6146921 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38097062 epoch_slot_no: 340262 block_no: 6146744 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 5463 time: 2021-08-22 20:15:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b2443f9e83ccbaac6f3927a368402106d9ffb4b73b9b446b4b9fb651bf163cBlock Operator
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