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 6144898 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38056506 epoch_slot_no: 299706 block_no: 6144721 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 6460 time: 2021-08-22 08:59:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9517e38bb782418201ef01772ee18965300c9d30b91bccb6d468442f64d115Block Operator
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