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 6120632 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 37566217 epoch_slot_no: 241417 block_no: 6120455 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 13382 time: 2021-08-16 16:48:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424cf901b4c821d83d3eb76c31c0c1140fcf3f95bb47923cc947658eff1e52dcBlock Operator
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