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 6126587 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37686491 epoch_slot_no: 361691 block_no: 6126410 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 13122 time: 2021-08-18 02:13:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x981933c0ccb7dd6d87fa008336dcd08277972d90a8f83fae17c85dbdfe1557e2Block Operator
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