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 6128673 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37727639 epoch_slot_no: 402839 block_no: 6128496 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 14844 time: 2021-08-18 13:38:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32867112b01b0adf8fa0ff1b342cb1aac3bf9509b744a68032bb52c14c91f792Block Operator
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