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 6149559 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 38151809 epoch_slot_no: 395009 block_no: 6149382 slot_leader_id: 5468713 size: 24419 time: 2021-08-23 11:28:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13555998e6d7d11c899872d9a7e58f0cc0830152386782d5be980b3f33472815Block Operator
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