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 6123952 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 37634153 epoch_slot_no: 309353 block_no: 6123775 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 26440 time: 2021-08-17 11:40:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c723434b4e11bc823c91f2a2cb0a80c4c323bac38572d5c7cc8b0ae240a6035Block Operator
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