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 6142405 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38006860 epoch_slot_no: 250060 block_no: 6142228 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 4903 time: 2021-08-21 19:12:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e79e808b404085cdea151b188a2cbc5b81a423c59cdd8306763dceb768f2453Block Operator
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