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 6145001 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 38058467 epoch_slot_no: 301667 block_no: 6144824 slot_leader_id: 6121241 size: 531 time: 2021-08-22 09:32:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c4e93c84e7ffcf1af471e221eaadcd5f5b5862b51a44e20518f66842169520Block Operator
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