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 6131107 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 37777153 epoch_slot_no: 20353 block_no: 6130930 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 22402 time: 2021-08-19 03:24:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab42af8b76688ff08a91adfa83bb5cbf5e6923c3052ad6ed19ee0f85b581844Block Operator
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