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 6137758 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37913252 epoch_slot_no: 156452 block_no: 6137581 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 4849 time: 2021-08-20 17:12:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0757b9ab199ac66ca29c09ae073554b5c5aa0e4ab53de66517d3f55f483f0688Block Operator
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