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 6132749 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37810190 epoch_slot_no: 53390 block_no: 6132572 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 4381 time: 2021-08-19 12:34:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618819399643164f29a644e57ed8b5acd7fab8b5e04afb8a98915046253545caBlock Operator
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