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 6140258 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 37962966 epoch_slot_no: 206166 block_no: 6140081 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 11159 time: 2021-08-21 07:00:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec4f8dc2d40c0577103b3281110c078a90eeabd3c70f3163d2bed3a44db014e4Block Operator
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