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 6142878 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38016157 epoch_slot_no: 259357 block_no: 6142701 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 5660 time: 2021-08-21 21:47:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91ab5912575c45443b9f17960fb3afc52177d13a7f4a3f2586575bec4b6e928cBlock Operator
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