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 6130365 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37761507 epoch_slot_no: 4707 block_no: 6130188 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 12026 time: 2021-08-18 23:03:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81f02429dbb3028e4988065f396a432c69e0323d57f5acf441179836cc3d0051Block Operator
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