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 6138573 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 37928323 epoch_slot_no: 171523 block_no: 6138396 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 21008 time: 2021-08-20 21:23:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004acc737d527334cc9c0cb5f307c425b2ab83b316b32d496c25a9ea1fe10384Block Operator
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