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 6117512 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 37502552 epoch_slot_no: 177752 block_no: 6117335 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 5070 time: 2021-08-15 23:07:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5857cf5e0aaee88668931662e67f4a8a20cf011c3476a0a9d2eab8af316b4130Block Operator
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