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 6147962 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38118417 epoch_slot_no: 361617 block_no: 6147785 slot_leader_id: 6147962 size: 4709 time: 2021-08-23 02:11:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69ca8b34d24056e5bca5c33397384e0f20782c8e5d8f0f75a1a86b0a901c4786Block Operator
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