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 6141065 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 37978973 epoch_slot_no: 222173 block_no: 6140888 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 18432 time: 2021-08-21 11:27:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef317fbef9f5a29b4091b0691732bf2c5a164c1c242ffe235e4e2d35fb0346eBlock Operator
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