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 6132197 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 37799018 epoch_slot_no: 42218 block_no: 6132020 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 28814 time: 2021-08-19 09:28:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd249a095890d2fdf78b15a5d1a574e772d45ae431f90e608b7656a6e3764185fBlock Operator
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