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 6130924 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37773481 epoch_slot_no: 16681 block_no: 6130747 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 4708 time: 2021-08-19 02:22:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cb74c08ef458bbc994a9aec7349ce7e7a35b6646f47087dee28836514c13d80Block Operator
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