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 6110282 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37357060 epoch_slot_no: 32260 block_no: 6110105 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 9197 time: 2021-08-14 06:42:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3cf93b589806ecf3fbd8c8027e93aa30d021c274654126f0d0279a4cde3ce38Block Operator
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