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 6102122 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37193721 epoch_slot_no: 300921 block_no: 6101945 slot_leader_id: 5449692 size: 4832 time: 2021-08-12 09:20:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5b85af3d30286e78fa8333087c16b40fa645f419c4be7a4b08ae63f1431a54Block Operator
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