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 6148226 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38124194 epoch_slot_no: 367394 block_no: 6148049 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 8476 time: 2021-08-23 03:48:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc133d325b2fb06a271f1c5a5f5b283a6ff2906a8f4fa3f3105c231241e31869dBlock Operator
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