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 6135461 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37864693 epoch_slot_no: 107893 block_no: 6135284 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 7514 time: 2021-08-20 03:43:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4075a6656cbdf04a674070433589c744da341a259435a5a3f6a307154dae3aaBlock Operator
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