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 6117307 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 37498383 epoch_slot_no: 173583 block_no: 6117130 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 7840 time: 2021-08-15 21:57:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2c53635251750d03f11dc12225052600ad26bfdf21861d044b80110c2d75dc9Block Operator
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