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 6141116 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 37980078 epoch_slot_no: 223278 block_no: 6140939 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 23339 time: 2021-08-21 11:46:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d0a97d348bf9853706e2d6cf963da890ba61ee7b6cd51ed19725e40772c2dbBlock Operator
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