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 6136363 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37884122 epoch_slot_no: 127322 block_no: 6136186 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 13071 time: 2021-08-20 09:06:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c39921a97b147f4514126fac95cf25d26a8d9e9291d3f23fa623ae0ed423c43Block Operator
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