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 6123147 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37616879 epoch_slot_no: 292079 block_no: 6122970 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 9893 time: 2021-08-17 06:52:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdad3016cf252e4f7465aaacf573a646004442dda154797e43aec6ca4e3035b39Block Operator
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