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 6128459 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 37723318 epoch_slot_no: 398518 block_no: 6128282 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 49141 time: 2021-08-18 12:26:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74f629365f607ecfc107945130432c7d9db30e0e8766809c045fc05d5f0fb450Block Operator
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