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 6126450 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37683629 epoch_slot_no: 358829 block_no: 6126273 slot_leader_id: 6003251 size: 10407 time: 2021-08-18 01:25:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7642ffc368ae176d2150c2baf2d7b2a8d68a342768ea2ddeac05b28e6447b95dBlock Operator
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