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 6138017 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37918291 epoch_slot_no: 161491 block_no: 6137840 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 12523 time: 2021-08-20 18:36:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87bf8e547df46a1494a3963e82393e32223d0c298a92b8fba17cadeae1cdc9c0Block Operator
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