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 6137332 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 37905169 epoch_slot_no: 148369 block_no: 6137155 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 20771 time: 2021-08-20 14:57:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa115ab740465b7ba94dbe35efdae7ca6e82e693982622cef4ed8ff595307bcf3Block Operator
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