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 6137526 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 37908970 epoch_slot_no: 152170 block_no: 6137349 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 45978 time: 2021-08-20 16:01:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7764eb0f06e1ac025b9d5c4389564db9a2642f82c7b681f2b2a1aa91f728beBlock Operator
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