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 6116495 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37482835 epoch_slot_no: 158035 block_no: 6116318 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 5504 time: 2021-08-15 17:38:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa390fa3ae6c707be05a94326502ee794701f659bf1b9c3527234aa659d1f3e2Block Operator
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