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 6110065 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 37352912 epoch_slot_no: 28112 block_no: 6109888 slot_leader_id: 6110065 size: 14901 time: 2021-08-14 05:33:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a2c267ed8df1ba61ae256d801bfcb1f4a60aebfe16e222af0f6b76e61196da1Block Operator
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