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 6139356 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37944056 epoch_slot_no: 187256 block_no: 6139179 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 6848 time: 2021-08-21 01:45:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a78ed081b5b6e270d4f010d08408e51b0af515860b6bc35a8d10d3ef5edbc5Block Operator
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