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 6114329 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37439510 epoch_slot_no: 114710 block_no: 6114152 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 5078 time: 2021-08-15 05:36:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8291b69670214362614ccfb464cfbbe68e1c9b6458710fcf6b7a7ef3661d7280Block Operator
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