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 6149290 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 38146140 epoch_slot_no: 389340 block_no: 6149113 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 5636 time: 2021-08-23 09:53:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fcd463a75ef3c031e1a257e9e02df6d416aee00a2f6488b8f9983ee12bebc9aBlock Operator
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