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 6148543 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38130877 epoch_slot_no: 374077 block_no: 6148366 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 15326 time: 2021-08-23 05:39:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2747c1d728ce45c46333bbb6d1e577bb050198df3067361a87f9d6e0c0de48Block Operator
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