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 6145552 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 38069710 epoch_slot_no: 312910 block_no: 6145375 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 1379 time: 2021-08-22 12:40:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40daff29f89a745a71204aec2778e9c10b6f34c58b2c776f8943935e4373e424Block Operator
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