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 6148553 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 38131103 epoch_slot_no: 374303 block_no: 6148376 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 33742 time: 2021-08-23 05:43:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1605dded6248b63ac7b6b5b8bf4f807a23f0d66bc1315da23472563c76b89aBlock Operator
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