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 6138452 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 37926090 epoch_slot_no: 169290 block_no: 6138275 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 25931 time: 2021-08-20 20:46:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999d6e407eb9e5bd2ed24658a4a7c74f06dd991175f2ecaee823765fed5cd2c0Block Operator
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