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 6131167 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37778264 epoch_slot_no: 21464 block_no: 6130990 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 3895 time: 2021-08-19 03:42:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4552c61deb9056623acda795e13a96f933c0511e33e49c06d3430aed5290ec17Block Operator
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