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 6135223 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37859532 epoch_slot_no: 102732 block_no: 6135046 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 5551 time: 2021-08-20 02:17:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8a0ce577ea37776ae3c77a179f37b37e8ddf4e52f2e0a789b0c043f58d33efdBlock Operator
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