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 6123835 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37631616 epoch_slot_no: 306816 block_no: 6123658 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 11779 time: 2021-08-17 10:58:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb45dae18e7399bce93b438580414c0a83da8d128768481195c3e6279f243744Block Operator
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