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 6136204 Details
Epoch: 285Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 37881101
epoch_slot_no: 124301
block_no: 6136027
slot_leader_id: 5118137
size: 11230
time: 2021-08-20 08:16:32
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2349987a4dc978ab717c13a6922f0f52fb9388e24d9e7b69c1a641dc536e944b
Block Operator
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