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 6146948 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38097654 epoch_slot_no: 340854 block_no: 6146771 slot_leader_id: 5633775 size: 5960 time: 2021-08-22 20:25:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a5cbaaa98052a1aac757641d3d0b72ae47660fc1e256f8b09fc82c4dc763dd6Block Operator
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