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 6117291 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37497992 epoch_slot_no: 173192 block_no: 6117114 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 3608 time: 2021-08-15 21:51:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27a58fd0bbe1b8620c0f92dc59c50e6cd99a97d48bbfc5261f3bd490772fbad9Block Operator
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