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 6125891 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37672684 epoch_slot_no: 347884 block_no: 6125714 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 15009 time: 2021-08-17 22:22:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe459f2c65134f585465693dd0347daf3b004cc4d710503098150d643e23376Block Operator
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