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 6147746 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38114082 epoch_slot_no: 357282 block_no: 6147569 slot_leader_id: 5684035 size: 12840 time: 2021-08-23 00:59:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ca0bb8becc48fe4a8ab921bf467f096de35587bb340167c5a572f2e6cbc7de1Block Operator
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