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 6144198 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38042049 epoch_slot_no: 285249 block_no: 6144021 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 5190 time: 2021-08-22 04:59:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08af61cd790683885544dfae7f16a79034faa7c9c1f03a3d87be26191d4b06d6Block Operator
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