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 6127739 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37709087 epoch_slot_no: 384287 block_no: 6127562 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 11344 time: 2021-08-18 08:29:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc422b14093335f119ca6b93de6bb5f14382854fb91f231ef4e3182f7d81d1467Block Operator
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