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 6117079 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37494118 epoch_slot_no: 169318 block_no: 6116902 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 5513 time: 2021-08-15 20:46:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe64587390af893a51d3f48c3bb0ad55429228a4be8f77f2c6533d3278049f8a4Block Operator
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