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 6140735 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37972496 epoch_slot_no: 215696 block_no: 6140558 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 8069 time: 2021-08-21 09:39:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e836584772918ff72f8f1ed41054e7d2267435fee54b05aa72c5429bfd9b46Block Operator
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