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 6138461 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37926214 epoch_slot_no: 169414 block_no: 6138284 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 5221 time: 2021-08-20 20:48:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa87c963b110cb197a8971b86cdc40cf2264b080a9abd8e8ec69924dc3bfee2efBlock Operator
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