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 6124322 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 37641450 epoch_slot_no: 316650 block_no: 6124145 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 13628 time: 2021-08-17 13:42:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06b090fd777fa5700b48a2789f09127da9ab9b07af061e90e9b510e7e537af30Block Operator
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