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 6147857 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 38116591 epoch_slot_no: 359791 block_no: 6147680 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 34303 time: 2021-08-23 01:41:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5660c3066a66d52aa2edbfdf5409a7bc01cbee190214dbed7712e5c61c15f5c7Block Operator
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