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 6110451 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37360618 epoch_slot_no: 35818 block_no: 6110274 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 22843 time: 2021-08-14 07:41:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305b002888f50a8eafaf124f1b3ef508848cdd5461c1b75fb3340de4be53779bBlock Operator
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