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 6139446 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37945781 epoch_slot_no: 188981 block_no: 6139269 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 1745 time: 2021-08-21 02:14:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd45c316ba894a540c5bb48069bf98ea38b8e3f1e41c24ecd8a45b028f925b4fdBlock Operator
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