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 6145093 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 38060448 epoch_slot_no: 303648 block_no: 6144916 slot_leader_id: 5882320 size: 4166 time: 2021-08-22 10:05:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96a9e9953cf160435e1509e34f52d1b9b9db70900f54284b9a6f7c528cf4b015Block Operator
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