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 6129769 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37749395 epoch_slot_no: 424595 block_no: 6129592 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 11914 time: 2021-08-18 19:41:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x096855a011926ecb713e0799f04bd205396773a4ee494eaa8ea6503d223c7c2bBlock Operator
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