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 6140231 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37962229 epoch_slot_no: 205429 block_no: 6140054 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 3114 time: 2021-08-21 06:48:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be3747faa32234dd050f535c7b3fa0cf3117e8d22707e684087f069c0b37281Block Operator
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