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 6141589 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37989272 epoch_slot_no: 232472 block_no: 6141412 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 14778 time: 2021-08-21 14:19:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4fe9e965ee10eba418f653f141bf0191f841ca77c5dc55f5293a1bad969412Block Operator
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