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 6143846 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 38035484 epoch_slot_no: 278684 block_no: 6143669 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 21859 time: 2021-08-22 03:09:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x208cbbc0ec486bec72004ae21e36b6ccd68af453fb5981fe079431d0d91ea18dBlock Operator
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