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 6138749 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37932199 epoch_slot_no: 175399 block_no: 6138572 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 2671 time: 2021-08-20 22:28:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe08e92b9d064ce0c750a85264d6840ac9e1dd52574ade298de0c8f5d3391f54Block Operator
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