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 6116229 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 37477526 epoch_slot_no: 152726 block_no: 6116052 slot_leader_id: 5980774 size: 32842 time: 2021-08-15 16:10:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x028137e005b27ba7d27b0f3819f0039c6b2fddc697af107d1bc026be74389e22Block Operator
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