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 6137156 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37901140 epoch_slot_no: 144340 block_no: 6136979 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 10455 time: 2021-08-20 13:50:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e25ffc1e0e58be548baaf97d3132b8d6089888d3028b0bf5759c5c9ccded49Block Operator
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