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 6138729 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37931795 epoch_slot_no: 174995 block_no: 6138552 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 8968 time: 2021-08-20 22:21:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c52b183643b92f66e7a6dfcf03570bd8b78c8d37de54eb1cf17130caac4db87Block Operator
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