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 6132297 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37801198 epoch_slot_no: 44398 block_no: 6132120 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 3944 time: 2021-08-19 10:04:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94c66eaad756c85be23c6e36f4738e2ac7c7d9f02158c72e3247ecdb4977db12Block Operator
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