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 6123875 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37632375 epoch_slot_no: 307575 block_no: 6123698 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 14996 time: 2021-08-17 11:11:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fffbf8fe6bedb2bd7d16d69c4a5f43d6b9ad4b098c292805fda9fe184e23e9fBlock Operator
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