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 6127609 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 37706666 epoch_slot_no: 381866 block_no: 6127432 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 402 time: 2021-08-18 07:49:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc04dc90f71737aef30f397595c00ee16f1dc27e2a6bcc559a7fb4f7231352164Block Operator
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