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 6145644 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 38071343 epoch_slot_no: 314543 block_no: 6145467 slot_leader_id: 4581864 size: 3522 time: 2021-08-22 13:07:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x464d08b29a458916604f71e03ef7515e10b8484dce068e300cd4528cb74729ffBlock Operator
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