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 6140740 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37972580 epoch_slot_no: 215780 block_no: 6140563 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 12401 time: 2021-08-21 09:41:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06883366b8555614fad9dc57d9d16ed2ca796b9201eeb961d12b29697804bee0Block Operator
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