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 6117322 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 37498652 epoch_slot_no: 173852 block_no: 6117145 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 33586 time: 2021-08-15 22:02:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5300aaed1b8314595eba497cb2a9912c520a1b6001e1157f7e77a81d798bd402Block Operator
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