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 6138207 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37921841 epoch_slot_no: 165041 block_no: 6138030 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 63265 time: 2021-08-20 19:35:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc715fa0a510acde9cb073596eca42f6a12f1bdff5cf76700129da84750528aBlock Operator
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