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 6129280 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 37739812 epoch_slot_no: 415012 block_no: 6129103 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 41664 time: 2021-08-18 17:01:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bcb6379a927ed74e915b6d5be1a54c1d62c9a14bb86b3541eadfac07e8a04c6Block Operator
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