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 6137704 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 37912202 epoch_slot_no: 155402 block_no: 6137527 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 18249 time: 2021-08-20 16:54:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d520773aa307e50023c49d7a0e0d3c0213cee9042324c9eb73cc51226cd4309Block Operator
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