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 6137257 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 37903252 epoch_slot_no: 146452 block_no: 6137080 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 10448 time: 2021-08-20 14:25:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x690511ec7a067c1b34fa39d63df5e61bd8a4aad14d38e69f3f562f2e665afe4eBlock Operator
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