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 6122983 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37613247 epoch_slot_no: 288447 block_no: 6122806 slot_leader_id: 6018432 size: 4658 time: 2021-08-17 05:52:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacb6240f0655d8d350491c7937caa7d8edb4284464244d73974b05e752cde3a1Block Operator
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