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 6138116 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 37920321 epoch_slot_no: 163521 block_no: 6137939 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2980 time: 2021-08-20 19:10:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73eb9bdc8e01dfdd3d9c3043087fedd6fd046f8be1bdd7f61ca81839a68c046fBlock Operator
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