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 6117324 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37498726 epoch_slot_no: 173926 block_no: 6117147 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 9378 time: 2021-08-15 22:03:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad253e38b86e150601d3d32b764676a1e946e27136d8f10667b14319aeaa9a81Block Operator
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