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 6129668 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37747569 epoch_slot_no: 422769 block_no: 6129491 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 20227 time: 2021-08-18 19:11:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc69af076e5e1ca2d502edb8e7d238f823a8fa07425f2e759baa959f73dfb35fcBlock Operator
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