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 6117525 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37502793 epoch_slot_no: 177993 block_no: 6117348 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 4121 time: 2021-08-15 23:11:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x479ed54b5dc6df33c4fd5738840cd69f1d154f48f6ae6f83033f31f696e0e169Block Operator
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