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 6110866 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 37368962 epoch_slot_no: 44162 block_no: 6110689 slot_leader_id: 6110866 size: 25729 time: 2021-08-14 10:00:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc462e258b118ffff975da49ea0a8da4d3e841cf9efbdc99a0dd25cbf77e3bb88Block Operator
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