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 6118249 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37516665 epoch_slot_no: 191865 block_no: 6118072 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 12135 time: 2021-08-16 03:02:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf269396e4a47c7be614a12a8468ac8de41de17d446e4df5b6477f61ebdad1e4cBlock Operator
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