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 6139208 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 37940888 epoch_slot_no: 184088 block_no: 6139031 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 16066 time: 2021-08-21 00:52:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8db2d134c06c1343e45b09c9315ae941c36d1c15c98f4f14885120f20f9ab16dBlock Operator
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