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 6124509 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37645258 epoch_slot_no: 320458 block_no: 6124332 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 7546 time: 2021-08-17 14:45:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f7a882f1a783c2e7b0e7dd0d157aa594b46e9bf98196afa333c8c67c84dac42Block Operator
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