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 6115982 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 37472753 epoch_slot_no: 147953 block_no: 6115805 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 16776 time: 2021-08-15 14:50:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8c6d98a79e2fb0572a3a2619783fb7b5901f1e4c915f109dc2e33ba96a7c5ebBlock Operator
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