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 6124831 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37651262 epoch_slot_no: 326462 block_no: 6124654 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 11383 time: 2021-08-17 16:25:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0280fc34f78ae3186ef363c2b516e89f1d7a3bf42d8294094b01beaf981773afBlock Operator
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