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 6148283 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 38125418 epoch_slot_no: 368618 block_no: 6148106 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 12528 time: 2021-08-23 04:08:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c114976f37912e20c296b7abbfa5afb501ee96c0946d92b888c81acc593ae11Block Operator
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