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 6123072 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37615206 epoch_slot_no: 290406 block_no: 6122895 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 6371 time: 2021-08-17 06:24:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb5e43485a3e399a77e5ace2d6b4f2f560527d45b1b6b9a2a46f492e06879a1Block Operator
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