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 6129613 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37746485 epoch_slot_no: 421685 block_no: 6129436 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 7906 time: 2021-08-18 18:52:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d95ac94e9d0c91809907aee2434b194af565c382a93f73c6036fada2ddeb48fBlock Operator
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