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 6142111 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 38000310 epoch_slot_no: 243510 block_no: 6141934 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 24600 time: 2021-08-21 17:23:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa63c4de687bbe50da42c95574d2b7453a87387af17df7c13ca4249a68316267Block Operator
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