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 6127763 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37709546 epoch_slot_no: 384746 block_no: 6127586 slot_leader_id: 5568698 size: 9955 time: 2021-08-18 08:37:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14a49f690220874706c01c474c051c022df4ea8f8969c80c1b1c865766a9c490Block Operator
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