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 6140697 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37971841 epoch_slot_no: 215041 block_no: 6140520 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 16576 time: 2021-08-21 09:28:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a2a1d68392423b7aee05f3f40724a971381fafea6e0b954a4e176110c33816Block Operator
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