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 6133864 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 37831821 epoch_slot_no: 75021 block_no: 6133687 slot_leader_id: 6133280 size: 24263 time: 2021-08-19 18:35:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5358ca1764e0d647cf1dad25483c3fabdf58fbe03eefb42ef7884416bb6b738aBlock Operator
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