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 6130690 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 37768336 epoch_slot_no: 11536 block_no: 6130513 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 1563 time: 2021-08-19 00:57:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x369eab624709a930e25bb98482315a6a87a34d4a087a48ca797428b81d467a6fBlock Operator
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