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 6119242 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37537605 epoch_slot_no: 212805 block_no: 6119065 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 12388 time: 2021-08-16 08:51:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dcd4d7b2f90dca67dd2e345204761c7b3ee0302540654e2d43bf0aef112bccfBlock Operator
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