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 6148074 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38120761 epoch_slot_no: 363961 block_no: 6147897 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 3029 time: 2021-08-23 02:50:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f90a34d91f37e34c823d79cab4846d8403265e5c3c26dd122621e47d1e96c2dBlock Operator
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