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 6115672 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37466437 epoch_slot_no: 141637 block_no: 6115495 slot_leader_id: 5279212 size: 13996 time: 2021-08-15 13:05:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b094ad436aed2266dfddaaa45647da2c04fb58e2b788218af7272e6121f8f68Block Operator
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