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 6110648 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 37364557 epoch_slot_no: 39757 block_no: 6110471 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 8113 time: 2021-08-14 08:47:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa389ca5b52c765ed331f4da7268333efce87f7ae6fe9fa4d02537e92fcaf8cb5Block Operator
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