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 6142777 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 38014103 epoch_slot_no: 257303 block_no: 6142600 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 18710 time: 2021-08-21 21:13:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18ec58899ee6599ff835b1e63f34b77ec42c2ef1b25084a3a02218a24d68812fBlock Operator
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