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 6143204 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 38022983 epoch_slot_no: 266183 block_no: 6143027 slot_leader_id: 5665391 size: 7057 time: 2021-08-21 23:41:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf661fea336120483c9bf7cd64b89d635c0e6566a8006a7b8a6e9f2da13539cf5Block Operator
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