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 6148898 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38137997 epoch_slot_no: 381197 block_no: 6148721 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 4994 time: 2021-08-23 07:38:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x272af8540d33b1cd1193fe0b820538cae4fd31b804461074ad06f8d3c91965d7Block Operator
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