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 6145010 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 38058790 epoch_slot_no: 301990 block_no: 6144833 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 12888 time: 2021-08-22 09:38:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d672aa3c8a6dbec2def2a83b9df3290452ba69eb8cf42e76224d48b30a8c36eBlock Operator
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