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 6117206 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37496432 epoch_slot_no: 171632 block_no: 6117029 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 12041 time: 2021-08-15 21:25:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c779667b78afdbefdc02e31ab916f518fcc1222b0f3a88fa40b02b65d96f440Block Operator
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