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 6143161 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 38022028 epoch_slot_no: 265228 block_no: 6142984 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 22957 time: 2021-08-21 23:25:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8afc3a50f3debb9f78829b7feb7c89fd716ff7f9fe447ff101325776819a68c1Block Operator
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