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 6127163 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37697902 epoch_slot_no: 373102 block_no: 6126986 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 7382 time: 2021-08-18 05:23:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c5da12385afdf8a77f6452282ed61907a15d4ee315b57da3e8a945cf712ada1Block Operator
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