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 6133769 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 37830183 epoch_slot_no: 73383 block_no: 6133592 slot_leader_id: 4724779 size: 47776 time: 2021-08-19 18:07:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07c9196c61ee650e70baf36b33a7fad1a4c439b5c7b6411c2f1b863744ff65cfBlock Operator
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