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 6145017 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 38058946 epoch_slot_no: 302146 block_no: 6144840 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 4586 time: 2021-08-22 09:40:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb54be37ab5d5ea481119dcbf2792efb07405d9e4c3040d1fe9e4a9f35662a3c2Block Operator
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