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 6145695 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 38072333 epoch_slot_no: 315533 block_no: 6145518 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 14419 time: 2021-08-22 13:23:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be7830b928b287eb2879654dabe485f50b4e923752f9294b7015b53cb1cef60Block Operator
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