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 6136649 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37890428 epoch_slot_no: 133628 block_no: 6136472 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 4979 time: 2021-08-20 10:51:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd93181d86b03f3be0fd4a6cea4e2626b213e9fb5daf52ebd08e80c25081b0e5aBlock Operator
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