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 6140362 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37964807 epoch_slot_no: 208007 block_no: 6140185 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 3625 time: 2021-08-21 07:31:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6631b0f567948f27086e0f918af23d4a6296ea1ee755fefafa6ab327cd6ddd71Block Operator
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