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 6135695 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 37869719 epoch_slot_no: 112919 block_no: 6135518 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 14393 time: 2021-08-20 05:06:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac76a2efe5540ea48b3f4e33c41489c3e9d2b14e6e93ce7c2465974b60a24533Block Operator
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