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 6136718 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 37892106 epoch_slot_no: 135306 block_no: 6136541 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 20419 time: 2021-08-20 11:19:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34dd3a2ce433e012cd0a6aabc55a2560aff3bf5934d0c1ba8603b4b58618c41cBlock Operator
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