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 6122032 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 37594246 epoch_slot_no: 269446 block_no: 6121855 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 15507 time: 2021-08-17 00:35:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80619b0ae9f3d345e6e9286abdcfa05a4ebf6625af2029fd84d80c67f607bd33Block Operator
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