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 6118802 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37528695 epoch_slot_no: 203895 block_no: 6118625 slot_leader_id: 5907525 size: 10132 time: 2021-08-16 06:23:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x550f9baa28923be233c99827ef07c40861ad6b142fe10d98612b4c21de7e31ddBlock Operator
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