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 6142924 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 38016927 epoch_slot_no: 260127 block_no: 6142747 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 13551 time: 2021-08-21 22:00:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbaf21ac033af497a36900af58ed8b5af02317ab448454a8c0083deda23b3957Block Operator
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