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 6139317 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 37943361 epoch_slot_no: 186561 block_no: 6139140 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 16236 time: 2021-08-21 01:34:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe762d4b7142f9d97cabab404690ea91df64b262fa16a2d3c45c651d160a7d45dBlock Operator
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