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 6148352 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 38126783 epoch_slot_no: 369983 block_no: 6148175 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 2377 time: 2021-08-23 04:31:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb817a09a928e22a01f7c9dea4e6e1fc7b983dc2d3e8ff985862184b416e848a0Block Operator
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