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 6148286 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38125473 epoch_slot_no: 368673 block_no: 6148109 slot_leader_id: 4618920 size: 19251 time: 2021-08-23 04:09:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0676d53f24a33ec7d9f2c85d7ff9bf63e15dce39cd20608c38cae56a70d96bebBlock Operator
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