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 6138137 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37920663 epoch_slot_no: 163863 block_no: 6137960 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 16845 time: 2021-08-20 19:15:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f349ad96e13e6e67a56ea02750a87046af4d446b8cf14cf46a7bdcb4fa82d0cBlock Operator
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