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 6117409 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 37500698 epoch_slot_no: 175898 block_no: 6117232 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 5043 time: 2021-08-15 22:36:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5759d4b14efb0d7fa621024daf34239ca5bdf327b654a478453598c59bdf1cefBlock Operator
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