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 6140046 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37958005 epoch_slot_no: 201205 block_no: 6139869 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 10009 time: 2021-08-21 05:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f78bfbbaade349f7f3760aed7c3d2907a5c70633af78fa75e165dc274053f26Block Operator
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