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 6132518 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37805363 epoch_slot_no: 48563 block_no: 6132341 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 6584 time: 2021-08-19 11:14:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d8e7dc626ad3301dcb1892ec2b8395729a4bd7e4b5771bacd212620e7dd5c69Block Operator
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