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 6117271 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 37497598 epoch_slot_no: 172798 block_no: 6117094 slot_leader_id: 5222439 size: 3702 time: 2021-08-15 21:44:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb90e792acdde2be051fec6374ab4fb8b99ba4c86cf45507f910088e52470a36Block Operator
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