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 6141796 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 37993436 epoch_slot_no: 236636 block_no: 6141619 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 34083 time: 2021-08-21 15:28:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11019acdf19978ebf1f2f203948929163e0150c0e7fa6c007e06cdc3c7a6264fBlock Operator
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