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 6125185 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 37658399 epoch_slot_no: 333599 block_no: 6125008 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 10444 time: 2021-08-17 18:24:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e73ba08d7d8af0e195e346d1d31708adc5c8bba0e8d22e40ed9e3b9fff990b2Block Operator
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