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 6136884 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37895601 epoch_slot_no: 138801 block_no: 6136707 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 7611 time: 2021-08-20 12:18:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0f068c918bff43604469d6d445c36da9aa84991519f7b1797c28f91fe9aa8aBlock Operator
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