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 6138248 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37922584 epoch_slot_no: 165784 block_no: 6138071 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 8943 time: 2021-08-20 19:47:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd446c8892557a0f9b3317d1c231f2a3bb68548eccb4627fee962e04d940f993eBlock Operator
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