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 6122242 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37598443 epoch_slot_no: 273643 block_no: 6122065 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 9232 time: 2021-08-17 01:45:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c359ab66a91802ca4d31761ce8572ff57a89e2362ec339bc3818ad1dfa318fdBlock Operator
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