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 6148190 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 38123346 epoch_slot_no: 366546 block_no: 6148013 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 23344 time: 2021-08-23 03:33:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdb257bc01691f8b3568d25dd7128388c10c357ce9aa758f0d3411fd5bc5c9aBlock Operator
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