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 6138235 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37922497 epoch_slot_no: 165697 block_no: 6138058 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 8798 time: 2021-08-20 19:46:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c157c9ab0e2038509d5fc016e8af2f71b6df60b225659fed6f19aa299420e90Block Operator
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