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 6118205 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 37515874 epoch_slot_no: 191074 block_no: 6118028 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 12240 time: 2021-08-16 02:49:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8600c1d205319c65bdaeb31182b7106ad75b427ab284bc3b6c3082b469ac3e58Block Operator
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