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 6138985 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 37936679 epoch_slot_no: 179879 block_no: 6138808 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 11608 time: 2021-08-20 23:42:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44b0744507639861a865620048c4a5131ebba6a2301988e57d661908c32f3580Block Operator
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