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 6120481 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37562948 epoch_slot_no: 238148 block_no: 6120304 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 14236 time: 2021-08-16 15:53:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9995ac352e2a4d5702fd9287714bc9b14e52eb356682e5c6c1ce04e8f41893bBlock Operator
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