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 6136295 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37882645 epoch_slot_no: 125845 block_no: 6136118 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 7408 time: 2021-08-20 08:42:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d3c5970263f057a6dc6c721a5d84c73d5eae6cb3acb8ec554147cfa8f411c7eBlock Operator
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