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 6123604 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37626702 epoch_slot_no: 301902 block_no: 6123427 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 5942 time: 2021-08-17 09:36:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1791f218865095890bb2b97c20d918b563af543880a5e1a96ce7f2ace70ce665Block Operator
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