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 6121063 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37574467 epoch_slot_no: 249667 block_no: 6120886 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 8974 time: 2021-08-16 19:05:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b14006c2d5dd16c3d87675e05b0599e00b21c2441998283ec453a6831e07b2cBlock Operator
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