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 6141171 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37981102 epoch_slot_no: 224302 block_no: 6140994 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 10531 time: 2021-08-21 12:03:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2167ec131e3027b98c6df5b85f7e241635cdbe8d3154db5f9ca91ddb1e7817b9Block Operator
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