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 6138236 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37922499 epoch_slot_no: 165699 block_no: 6138059 slot_leader_id: 4615785 size: 479 time: 2021-08-20 19:46:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c5a672d7b95b120c1a0fd44b37f1c91876fe3051cc6b5845aa9980fdf5c7b1Block Operator
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