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 6148195 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 38123460 epoch_slot_no: 366660 block_no: 6148018 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 36689 time: 2021-08-23 03:35:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c505db32c93324494e148b4df0d22cc1d22114951f89a4939a0f4023d91e7a6Block Operator
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