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 6142754 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 38013664 epoch_slot_no: 256864 block_no: 6142577 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 13918 time: 2021-08-21 21:05:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7400746bfd4d4754d7e9fbc60c67731cd3b96e7cada6c0c46fb2f79c79ee0dbdBlock Operator
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