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 6130753 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 37769827 epoch_slot_no: 13027 block_no: 6130576 slot_leader_id: 5698188 size: 48498 time: 2021-08-19 01:21:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd32f3c506e84a76d6db6b967982db296a4f7f95ec816f7694757f0f68716bc49Block Operator
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