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 6121039 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37573967 epoch_slot_no: 249167 block_no: 6120862 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 9205 time: 2021-08-16 18:57:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206e35fb4959f0d061875e07d4cef5f950761f527a148b2e386a7e53e3c5f8b0Block Operator
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