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 6148757 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38135402 epoch_slot_no: 378602 block_no: 6148580 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 10352 time: 2021-08-23 06:54:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb909124d608565ee53605eead369e7d39e90e8d3166f4aa778a60200e23e97fBlock Operator
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