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 6141536 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37987599 epoch_slot_no: 230799 block_no: 6141359 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 9762 time: 2021-08-21 13:51:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02b85724cfcc312e2ce4bc929a79ccbee6e0dbd06e380c71c778e310ac9fbab9Block Operator
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