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 6110947 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 37370548 epoch_slot_no: 45748 block_no: 6110770 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 5256 time: 2021-08-14 10:27:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71ccb3365fbd855eaf1c13a491a9e1f6af86f3f0ce8e9bb09b183ef681e67ccBlock Operator
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