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 6148228 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38124236 epoch_slot_no: 367436 block_no: 6148051 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 4616 time: 2021-08-23 03:48:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368199d8fb5800db24ed974ff5ab89103bff89227a280f9709ec8289d1cc8acaBlock Operator
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