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 6140156 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37960363 epoch_slot_no: 203563 block_no: 6139979 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 6760 time: 2021-08-21 06:17:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b3a7e532a518dfe9821c0a8c09dc81b6601d77aca31466f0b5072798083d113Block Operator
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