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 6116148 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 37475928 epoch_slot_no: 151128 block_no: 6115971 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 42793 time: 2021-08-15 15:43:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b557ffe1681c1a409d0a19d8d1b90a1ccafb7df1e9487cc4f273b11ab33ebd3Block Operator
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