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 6121180 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37576715 epoch_slot_no: 251915 block_no: 6121003 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 18754 time: 2021-08-16 19:43:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82a9e352c748cff600ab7eb28bae93b249e45a7c39809466cfcfd07460eade90Block Operator
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