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 6142826 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 38015163 epoch_slot_no: 258363 block_no: 6142649 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 20845 time: 2021-08-21 21:30:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d2a223461be4c124bbd8ed8322d33ff688e288b6e1d7728d335433e56523a7bBlock Operator
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