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 6122341 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 37600326 epoch_slot_no: 275526 block_no: 6122164 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 14144 time: 2021-08-17 02:16:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb954aa68c8c0be331f52e3a71968565f209b53f5e8829eed35c09a1177532ed1Block Operator
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