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 6142341 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38005420 epoch_slot_no: 248620 block_no: 6142164 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 8966 time: 2021-08-21 18:48:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed492ca783fcaad6a021576d6065f51abfde7c930f7f7a3af0d98946bd43b8aBlock Operator
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