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 6133799 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37830674 epoch_slot_no: 73874 block_no: 6133622 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 8971 time: 2021-08-19 18:16:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb717a673dae46e5dbd0a64552a09df367c64fd8d54baf2dd685c6fda98d95cfBlock Operator
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