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 6140383 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37965359 epoch_slot_no: 208559 block_no: 6140206 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 11994 time: 2021-08-21 07:40:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d61922b79e303710f8d1165dcc638b36386fd21c29dde17cecec6ed64dc6f7dBlock Operator
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