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 6114762 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37448086 epoch_slot_no: 123286 block_no: 6114585 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 9233 time: 2021-08-15 07:59:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe17e55973a477d0a1ac028ef7b70ba8d6fb97b46a17bd6067d587dd07db214deBlock Operator
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