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 6115191 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 37456815 epoch_slot_no: 132015 block_no: 6115014 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 10660 time: 2021-08-15 10:25:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73558c54cd5a6d6596788b6115abe5e680f40745f2575028888c330adf8f4e9fBlock Operator
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