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 6148257 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38124970 epoch_slot_no: 368170 block_no: 6148080 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 7378 time: 2021-08-23 04:01:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a24a0cb790983fbd6010905f158dc8eb60c686d9a1251a4b82df5237a42ce9Block Operator
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