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 6135889 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 37874440 epoch_slot_no: 117640 block_no: 6135712 slot_leader_id: 5099073 size: 24869 time: 2021-08-20 06:25:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbea3f92d3364f3fa364c2cac62ff31ce56630fc5292c65cf07fe59989001d0f2Block Operator
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