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 6113645 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 37425135 epoch_slot_no: 100335 block_no: 6113468 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 17979 time: 2021-08-15 01:37:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd50808af0ffddd8c1cd7f8c62ba7b156775f0959e00f16e9e899b91bbb0d314dBlock Operator
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