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 6139320 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 37943390 epoch_slot_no: 186590 block_no: 6139143 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 5873 time: 2021-08-21 01:34:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6e5a3bab2c591f7973caf53daba1ad61ae6bcda1f7c97b8a5d8cae82f3f1931Block Operator
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