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 6134366 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37842252 epoch_slot_no: 85452 block_no: 6134189 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 11426 time: 2021-08-19 21:29:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41176464361cdacc1324cf206c438a19e864786ba12b6d9ef7c3a42d6a0a0d12Block Operator
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