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 6121173 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37576555 epoch_slot_no: 251755 block_no: 6120996 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 19141 time: 2021-08-16 19:40:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624e203945aa2cbf3adf319b891b39f70a6e8595a394a78d30ed481f7e7f884fBlock Operator
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