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 6139163 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37939961 epoch_slot_no: 183161 block_no: 6138986 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 11091 time: 2021-08-21 00:37:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74420e411f1a35228f8207bc327caa15b9fc0b0d3cd002052e46297866427100Block Operator
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