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 6145444 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 38067460 epoch_slot_no: 310660 block_no: 6145267 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 17307 time: 2021-08-22 12:02:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0e2d4c215810d2e64bf82d6f2f0600cf99fe0d9b94c16be9e8dce5618dd500cBlock Operator
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