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 6138679 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37930641 epoch_slot_no: 173841 block_no: 6138502 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 3030 time: 2021-08-20 22:02:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebaea57af0798970fd3aaa4e25ee01c1fba220984bd5e186414ee9a72dd755aBlock Operator
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