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 6120714 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 37567602 epoch_slot_no: 242802 block_no: 6120537 slot_leader_id: 5960304 size: 22911 time: 2021-08-16 17:11:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30876282e9946beae8e91f4f3f7ea1717ea3e8eda9974bf4a4dcbb316a43ba5eBlock Operator
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