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 6135242 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37860051 epoch_slot_no: 103251 block_no: 6135065 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 12614 time: 2021-08-20 02:25:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc01ad045fddeaaf5ac480fe6c63b46f60cd22db2e0450d2a6a81f60e77c23fbdBlock Operator
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