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 6135968 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37876322 epoch_slot_no: 119522 block_no: 6135791 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 9788 time: 2021-08-20 06:56:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa9373da23a46c9a1ef0ee37142cc3381bd4cf1593e161bc68ffbe4865b09d58Block Operator
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