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 6125532 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37665895 epoch_slot_no: 341095 block_no: 6125355 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 3864 time: 2021-08-17 20:29:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9c3edd090a7232ae93c7601645e82dafad1e911d38a1765e60c9d6dc332f7fBlock Operator
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