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 6149476 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 38150180 epoch_slot_no: 393380 block_no: 6149299 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 17214 time: 2021-08-23 11:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda1dc6abeedc32bf1a9226ba09e6b4e6f8ecd69f46f6fd3870c62489eae7fc17Block Operator
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