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 6118858 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37529778 epoch_slot_no: 204978 block_no: 6118681 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 3809 time: 2021-08-16 06:41:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c1b9251ef1073c43afe507776852fb94935240c9a20c522ece1818ac0075eaBlock Operator
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