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 6137160 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 37901197 epoch_slot_no: 144397 block_no: 6136983 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 16996 time: 2021-08-20 13:51:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x573172c1f80188c669e49792c3fcd6b0c3fc1da8da93c4321e6bb009c4eaa124Block Operator
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