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 6117767 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37507561 epoch_slot_no: 182761 block_no: 6117590 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 16453 time: 2021-08-16 00:30:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa284a455ee1cb5b26a64821278277b825b5ebd3a14639732e72e80deed7291caBlock Operator
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