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 6145388 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 38066519 epoch_slot_no: 309719 block_no: 6145211 slot_leader_id: 5738716 size: 3210 time: 2021-08-22 11:46:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3cb5853d6a3a7356b798b71f6a0458d3e469966c142142118d73cbf55efc989Block Operator
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