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 6127828 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37710980 epoch_slot_no: 386180 block_no: 6127651 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 6951 time: 2021-08-18 09:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6372a79c6781484f195c1f4fb5513e7f2aea4112c66ab86e607471638c35997fBlock Operator
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