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 6137558 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37909501 epoch_slot_no: 152701 block_no: 6137381 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 6533 time: 2021-08-20 16:09:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ecce6cf8c7021d39ab19c8846e6bfc9c2213ea14eeb82ee4d81dbf7622575f1Block Operator
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