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 6149758 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38155942 epoch_slot_no: 399142 block_no: 6149581 slot_leader_id: 5326030 size: 4931 time: 2021-08-23 12:37:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40863490334efcd42b0b90eefdbc1673d2879233d10690a8f8691ca4a6a72c44Block Operator
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