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 6131963 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 37794437 epoch_slot_no: 37637 block_no: 6131786 slot_leader_id: 5861727 size: 9946 time: 2021-08-19 08:12:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d6060fbf21a1f513577da52fad09ca16e9131eff63e2b483f2df220f8308804Block Operator
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