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 6140297 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 37963693 epoch_slot_no: 206893 block_no: 6140120 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 8393 time: 2021-08-21 07:13:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83918f96272d7610a1feacec8bcaccbff2064928c60f495b44a1ab479d4dc348Block Operator
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