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 6119284 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37538364 epoch_slot_no: 213564 block_no: 6119107 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 9909 time: 2021-08-16 09:04:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ff8ee231afd5c267d61a43ff7777534c56d674572922a9972815706fb5ad86cBlock Operator
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