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 6130451 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 37763514 epoch_slot_no: 6714 block_no: 6130274 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 10722 time: 2021-08-18 23:36:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x091142db9dbcfdaf0b535ac0ba313a6a1e3599b791940eadd6c8344c97a870faBlock Operator
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