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 6113468 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37421482 epoch_slot_no: 96682 block_no: 6113291 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 1836 time: 2021-08-15 00:36:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f6516b8cbe287c0e89c13248b35f2a33c8c44a33567ab555608350f82a51e9eBlock Operator
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