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 6147814 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 38115486 epoch_slot_no: 358686 block_no: 6147637 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 26317 time: 2021-08-23 01:22:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62fbd7070ed49065793b547ec0823308ced586e29a190e9e1fdb1c49b231ed4bBlock Operator
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