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 6137451 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 37907374 epoch_slot_no: 150574 block_no: 6137274 slot_leader_id: 4890385 size: 22088 time: 2021-08-20 15:34:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x818d5cbaa5b1bc3033fc3e9cd16d879840177f3f38c66bd080db4cfc9a760df5Block Operator
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