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 6141126 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 37980256 epoch_slot_no: 223456 block_no: 6140949 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 19129 time: 2021-08-21 11:49:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76aa89219634fb7fdda01eee61657e1ee7d5ebe85844b3648ba85af6a38f07edBlock Operator
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