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 6140143 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37960129 epoch_slot_no: 203329 block_no: 6139966 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 7382 time: 2021-08-21 06:13:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea4ca725033bf1cc1efd34497112bc7a075a82eee4f7dd105527240e564fd9beBlock Operator
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