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 6129868 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37751122 epoch_slot_no: 426322 block_no: 6129691 slot_leader_id: 5858512 size: 12244 time: 2021-08-18 20:10:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513a73714eb10da9b9a178a8396eeaa02ec0dcd88a4023cfc200cb2308c851beBlock Operator
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