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 6147599 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 38111096 epoch_slot_no: 354296 block_no: 6147422 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 61390 time: 2021-08-23 00:09:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a79f9e0986a36ae50a27e7735db25b1071fa1eb624ff910dc3eb559d7c95fc5Block Operator
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