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 6141228 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 37982321 epoch_slot_no: 225521 block_no: 6141051 slot_leader_id: 5882149 size: 22339 time: 2021-08-21 12:23:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718b63a068a0758e200fb59d4c54bd1b1ba802a58c5f770bd87f8dc1f97bababBlock Operator
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