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 6139899 Details
Epoch: 285 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37954962 epoch_slot_no: 198162 block_no: 6139722 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 8427 time: 2021-08-21 04:47:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c3eee2111e0b5c8ec098c32446f40eeb8600131acae3efa130d3d1b9634f01Block Operator
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