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 6121691 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37587097 epoch_slot_no: 262297 block_no: 6121514 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 4660 time: 2021-08-16 22:36:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6847f12cdb46311bb3a39363d28f3dfbae5c8dae4b9ed90f4b414a76f7758fd3Block Operator
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