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 6134860 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37852734 epoch_slot_no: 95934 block_no: 6134683 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 9995 time: 2021-08-20 00:23:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad074e71a9198099701b94bfd90b4ce7093608e6ca932fbf1c12f61d28bf7780Block Operator
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