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 6148772 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38135657 epoch_slot_no: 378857 block_no: 6148595 slot_leader_id: 6148772 size: 8237 time: 2021-08-23 06:59:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8e2659b38a471e78bca36b0a327e1f180fae1bb6b29959fa874b80e482e13b0Block Operator
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