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 6140894 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 37975469 epoch_slot_no: 218669 block_no: 6140717 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 17068 time: 2021-08-21 10:29:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba35a4561e1b328433ee2b1d16b3f6b73433d96e82b6a200db89635287a3fe5aBlock Operator
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