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 6142378 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38006250 epoch_slot_no: 249450 block_no: 6142201 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 4588 time: 2021-08-21 19:02:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe17e32865d493c9cd23c4f1020354684c7249e6a5defc4570cca3903b2f61a95Block Operator
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