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 6115340 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37459917 epoch_slot_no: 135117 block_no: 6115163 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 8390 time: 2021-08-15 11:16:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa430aa73a9687f5f03caaa212e7a82d98055c61699a606a8fef4bd8631ede61Block Operator
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