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 6120347 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 37559909 epoch_slot_no: 235109 block_no: 6120170 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 8977 time: 2021-08-16 15:03:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cc0a63c59ba83dc34604d39b0914d15e084a0bd0aabde45825a16106e07385fBlock Operator
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