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 6138916 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 37935456 epoch_slot_no: 178656 block_no: 6138739 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 10207 time: 2021-08-20 23:22:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe41a8e52b136f7fcde13dc02e4f1794b95c0e84aac011c54c1de7dd2936c429eBlock Operator
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