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 6138606 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 37929080 epoch_slot_no: 172280 block_no: 6138429 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 18424 time: 2021-08-20 21:36:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a6605b8ee6232d428a089eb522902dcadac765b2ccb4323efeb9580512f4b27Block Operator
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