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 6114447 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37441654 epoch_slot_no: 116854 block_no: 6114270 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 9851 time: 2021-08-15 06:12:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc022340ef65eb8e9c5520233875e19a5ffbca180c1dd9d7ce34355848bfec673Block Operator
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