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 6137065 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 37899392 epoch_slot_no: 142592 block_no: 6136888 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 11663 time: 2021-08-20 13:21:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e2dc126c5cfa231b30e43af4934b4be040e7865f8daf0afedace6ce4fd66afBlock Operator
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