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 6117347 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37499312 epoch_slot_no: 174512 block_no: 6117170 slot_leader_id: 6002874 size: 5884 time: 2021-08-15 22:13:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07b85cfceca92faa0d1435f4563925bbe71f0790c3abcbd2b437acd3e863d87dBlock Operator
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