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 6139399 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37944956 epoch_slot_no: 188156 block_no: 6139222 slot_leader_id: 5615876 size: 2189 time: 2021-08-21 02:00:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e24aae9c4eb9dc23ee276aeaad7c65e15375ddeaceed5f1528539af176f857aBlock Operator
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