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 6148391 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38127538 epoch_slot_no: 370738 block_no: 6148214 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 13366 time: 2021-08-23 04:43:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a147236f37b69c5ca2368912d815e67e770cd2661fd1d3bf82213a19b8853b9Block Operator
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