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 6138621 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37929352 epoch_slot_no: 172552 block_no: 6138444 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 4592 time: 2021-08-20 21:40:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x094ed2014e3a76fd9423db4d64575a5e25a8256595e169c455a12e930fe7ae65Block Operator
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