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 6125041 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37655363 epoch_slot_no: 330563 block_no: 6124864 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 3192 time: 2021-08-17 17:34:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb61573ba500b512fb2cedb508eca377c58adff6d7478ae8a05bc762513090644Block Operator
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