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 6148800 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 38136188 epoch_slot_no: 379388 block_no: 6148623 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 22177 time: 2021-08-23 07:07:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ea9e8ac4445632a041a769a5955cf61f8710fc6f504503ea6f6d4d3315e8a8Block Operator
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