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 6144818 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 38054670 epoch_slot_no: 297870 block_no: 6144641 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 9484 time: 2021-08-22 08:29:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11af9fcbf6408dcfa1f4b08cf2775be5df470350a08b47a0f49a13f03a79743cBlock Operator
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