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 6113646 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37425180 epoch_slot_no: 100380 block_no: 6113469 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 11691 time: 2021-08-15 01:37:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe733aea331bfad96f1ff49d5d59d16ec8e1956f1224cd3d262ce6a29b32772d1Block Operator
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