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 6128500 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37724399 epoch_slot_no: 399599 block_no: 6128323 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 4223 time: 2021-08-18 12:44:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3947b2825b3469fd0a127cac50fdadf9cc8674146d7fed4f38edb55918e927f0Block Operator
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