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 6132214 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37799349 epoch_slot_no: 42549 block_no: 6132037 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 4739 time: 2021-08-19 09:34:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40884d919df6e8c6311865b8ad4d93c1cc0ab0250fdf16f7e5b177a5689fc63eBlock Operator
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