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 6136239 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 37881788 epoch_slot_no: 124988 block_no: 6136062 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 13443 time: 2021-08-20 08:27:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x848abebef7c09298a8d8fa2b4ab538e3367e33f5a994b3f07541696e613b7916Block Operator
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