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 6142979 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 38018078 epoch_slot_no: 261278 block_no: 6142802 slot_leader_id: 4557674 size: 3645 time: 2021-08-21 22:19:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd049a633fcd5992f4e3f8c4c1dacc3137149e09f3f1321c6a5c2b4fe1dec1d15Block Operator
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