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 6138161 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37921042 epoch_slot_no: 164242 block_no: 6137984 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 5901 time: 2021-08-20 19:22:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a7a090b6ea92eaaa729779b525ae152bc7fa29f0e3c240c6e2c317f7b1f8c8Block Operator
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