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 6142368 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 38006071 epoch_slot_no: 249271 block_no: 6142191 slot_leader_id: 5449407 size: 16074 time: 2021-08-21 18:59:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee6e88ca5ab306ec900a0d49686571b401584d9b7af69e6b89997615ccc0a9aBlock Operator
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