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 6145668 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 38071843 epoch_slot_no: 315043 block_no: 6145491 slot_leader_id: 4737172 size: 1192 time: 2021-08-22 13:15:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x587732baef1db8d617f4fcad0ee0ba555226d0813fd6eda0a86579ba364dc006Block Operator
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