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 6117415 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37500809 epoch_slot_no: 176009 block_no: 6117238 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 9013 time: 2021-08-15 22:38:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3ade5da6fb07053d2f63885744e0c1494966ff7bd4f2ea3d30a5c53ef564e4aBlock Operator
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