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 6132255 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37800335 epoch_slot_no: 43535 block_no: 6132078 slot_leader_id: 5338866 size: 8978 time: 2021-08-19 09:50:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9773c2a028c4e87a8846f3566d96d9ea73bf5e974787f92936995cb6b0510613Block Operator
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