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 6117395 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37500446 epoch_slot_no: 175646 block_no: 6117218 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 28588 time: 2021-08-15 22:32:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c3e3eb29864f847453cb57c46d9382dbfd13a39e16d8eed8b0c7b33e7a9847Block Operator
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