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 6116617 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37485132 epoch_slot_no: 160332 block_no: 6116440 slot_leader_id: 5980774 size: 18821 time: 2021-08-15 18:17:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae09256949e338aeb604c83e7d03c7f1dcabd2cea8d6b6ab5a89b2c4b7c1e8eaBlock Operator
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