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 6130727 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 37769072 epoch_slot_no: 12272 block_no: 6130550 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 33354 time: 2021-08-19 01:09:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd68645dc23dc6f4b2e2f0a226b20a89fe3fc559acca04bb881f57dcc7cf7f690Block Operator
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