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 6114616 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37445235 epoch_slot_no: 120435 block_no: 6114439 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 10756 time: 2021-08-15 07:12:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71e2f2e0dba46d27cc52d1efbe80fcc6a9e6c6b661ab868aa1b26aeb90eb9a6dBlock Operator
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