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 6131040 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 37775673 epoch_slot_no: 18873 block_no: 6130863 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 18203 time: 2021-08-19 02:59:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cadc04e1659f87cf96a8ac8446f778edfe3c500a70f13d2f914e9a943eeeea1Block Operator
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