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 6126021 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37675583 epoch_slot_no: 350783 block_no: 6125844 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 5995 time: 2021-08-17 23:11:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6a611be62a2c7137f902275a7e4d6c38c5aadab4afd0f74fdbfd4f0743c3eaBlock Operator
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