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 6116685 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 37486416 epoch_slot_no: 161616 block_no: 6116508 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 18517 time: 2021-08-15 18:38:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2add1ae5a87884bddb398d2fe542974e6021a62c19f2230e94c3084b58d96ad3Block Operator
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