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 6145335 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38065277 epoch_slot_no: 308477 block_no: 6145158 slot_leader_id: 5515926 size: 3131 time: 2021-08-22 11:26:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5ffd30e1e13a16b2b68b5177afe67d68eb5ea1962b55b9425ab6695193ce26Block Operator
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