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 6148742 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38135012 epoch_slot_no: 378212 block_no: 6148565 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 2878 time: 2021-08-23 06:48:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57fa8e95265d73445ca9c384e4a42de6998f03990d890fab5e43f1674ba27191Block Operator
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