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 6124252 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37640150 epoch_slot_no: 315350 block_no: 6124075 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 14433 time: 2021-08-17 13:20:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9244616f2f532b867347f74ae28754ed2a64ad39853e5fe25c03d81bb9ea78f1Block Operator
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