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 6137883 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 37915627 epoch_slot_no: 158827 block_no: 6137706 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 17982 time: 2021-08-20 17:51:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f7bc74cbb8ddbb538b077a3634e5c21eda279091615b8579cb3e9e7e39f89eBlock Operator
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