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 6142545 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38009660 epoch_slot_no: 252860 block_no: 6142368 slot_leader_id: 5313768 size: 6549 time: 2021-08-21 19:59:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x527778b0ec0fbf876ddd908a455b6985733aa001ff4afe572ae3f0e7b31aec44Block Operator
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