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 6132736 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 37809958 epoch_slot_no: 53158 block_no: 6132559 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 9192 time: 2021-08-19 12:30:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75297d8f1f6dbaece5077d681a2b43db5ee0c6668a1e7eb5ff7ec4a918f24d1Block Operator
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