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 6138709 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 37931279 epoch_slot_no: 174479 block_no: 6138532 slot_leader_id: 4562842 size: 19497 time: 2021-08-20 22:12:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb9bf821feaa64ccbd5d70647fe7de6f5872a18afd62c0634f8a68c1c9cc2f9Block Operator
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