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 6128369 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37721237 epoch_slot_no: 396437 block_no: 6128192 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 10789 time: 2021-08-18 11:52:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99bc56df372cbdb4ef7db61f7466d324ca689e7ebb05e59cca306b72952aa69eBlock Operator
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