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 6114636 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37445569 epoch_slot_no: 120769 block_no: 6114459 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 16470 time: 2021-08-15 07:17:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71acfe5716a627d16e8f08e1f6ee7baf4d0bf5b04c782164b1b25ef7d3423097Block Operator
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