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 6139178 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37940197 epoch_slot_no: 183397 block_no: 6139001 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 13780 time: 2021-08-21 00:41:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22dfad586cf1b040aa30a5e5d0e277841eb597f9ccf74014a3febbd33fe7673Block Operator
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