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 6135676 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37869222 epoch_slot_no: 112422 block_no: 6135499 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 17529 time: 2021-08-20 04:58:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3c41e81ce2f65e7e09e2a92d8d1d969f2ce717f2d2b54a17ba1ca11459ec71Block Operator
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