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 6130554 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37765661 epoch_slot_no: 8861 block_no: 6130377 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 7091 time: 2021-08-19 00:12:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08de660b7b9961708fa336f54937beed4a06b710bdbeb92c13cd2d9c164ee275Block Operator
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