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 6142197 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38002357 epoch_slot_no: 245557 block_no: 6142020 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 14246 time: 2021-08-21 17:57:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2c3f9366997e35ce0365a482698bea88e3ddb962d018af9ac77bb3ff77ab2c3Block Operator
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