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 6135736 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37870695 epoch_slot_no: 113895 block_no: 6135559 slot_leader_id: 5474252 size: 13584 time: 2021-08-20 05:23:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x155eb225d6ea1a22f8dede27c8f825853bf58ffab8b9690b479b17fc53b89d29Block Operator
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