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 6121036 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 37573896 epoch_slot_no: 249096 block_no: 6120859 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 20779 time: 2021-08-16 18:56:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746b1840dd16a25e5b0de3861560cff585f89bda55e2a65273debd6bdd2429e6Block Operator
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