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 6110208 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 37355756 epoch_slot_no: 30956 block_no: 6110031 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 14587 time: 2021-08-14 06:20:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeecda7af0097f411b690746f9a7a8057eb476a29193e9280c511419f032ca46eBlock Operator
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