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 6140779 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 37973467 epoch_slot_no: 216667 block_no: 6140602 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 13358 time: 2021-08-21 09:55:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3f46ce65b8f0a0d1590c6828741fb4adb980627225e54e37d5061d6d4b864eBlock Operator
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