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 6144653 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38051075 epoch_slot_no: 294275 block_no: 6144476 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 24313 time: 2021-08-22 07:29:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288f18b0b1909dc4d50a6062fd33ae5ce01f282b867600c20360150f2e710b38Block Operator
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