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 6123663 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37628061 epoch_slot_no: 303261 block_no: 6123486 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 5310 time: 2021-08-17 09:59:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93548086565790ed8aa4113fbf072537b2e2d075d6b34eb6418718569ab579d2Block Operator
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