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 6138730 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37931808 epoch_slot_no: 175008 block_no: 6138553 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 3985 time: 2021-08-20 22:21:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8333f0f61e20ec23dd13ecf754a846da7f8cd2c03125002ae4bf0529796381caBlock Operator
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