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 6138118 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37920361 epoch_slot_no: 163561 block_no: 6137941 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 2822 time: 2021-08-20 19:10:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58fa9d424a9904e5a3ada8390336a2f05ac31599b9ab0ea6a0214e58c72275dBlock Operator
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