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 6117487 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37502055 epoch_slot_no: 177255 block_no: 6117310 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 3748 time: 2021-08-15 22:59:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37d8749fa1f328d01b568bc1610e495a4fd003f1ea982981560638165f57c4eBlock Operator
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