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 6130545 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37765435 epoch_slot_no: 8635 block_no: 6130368 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 7371 time: 2021-08-19 00:08:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ecd94d78435a27f8f71a7e3ef75befdd759fb1ee5ba3373020f66f6bd9b27faBlock Operator
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