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 6138431 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 37925726 epoch_slot_no: 168926 block_no: 6138254 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 2904 time: 2021-08-20 20:40:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc80e75f0dbfdcb7d009fe0b17a03a4c003e23dce54e9b29b1971492ab2d2a3aBlock Operator
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