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 6131994 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37795013 epoch_slot_no: 38213 block_no: 6131817 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 12403 time: 2021-08-19 08:21:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d699bb1825d512c1130048eb326e8b7b81e544ac5be2b56af3e71d3f5ba15aaBlock Operator
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