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 6117147 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37495148 epoch_slot_no: 170348 block_no: 6116970 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 7573 time: 2021-08-15 21:03:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202c0e7dcb1f064842d9aaadecc946e326c6e9d97db6e64194c271ac7fbe21a3Block Operator
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