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 6143921 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38036663 epoch_slot_no: 279863 block_no: 6143744 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 14827 time: 2021-08-22 03:29:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09fdcad09d92008fb80bd0cda22fcfa8b6cf61aeb1efe9fa113518567988d96Block Operator
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