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 6121083 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37574866 epoch_slot_no: 250066 block_no: 6120906 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 7511 time: 2021-08-16 19:12:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d376f0293f2f510219bc44f8db2d265250b9876d8dcb261143f02ada019ae2bBlock Operator
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