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 6142514 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38009094 epoch_slot_no: 252294 block_no: 6142337 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 3013 time: 2021-08-21 19:49:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357d468ab8de05899999f5485524ac36bf4052ad4c77d6fbd99ed051741b195fBlock Operator
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