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 6135851 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 37873588 epoch_slot_no: 116788 block_no: 6135674 slot_leader_id: 5684321 size: 1099 time: 2021-08-20 06:11:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad19490cec438569cf2e7064b0d4902dc9426d1b0bf95fed0a052f4f73b1d78cBlock Operator
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