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 6111255 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37376450 epoch_slot_no: 51650 block_no: 6111078 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 6661 time: 2021-08-14 12:05:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf597f403eb379f07ea58dfb9152c42c46d5021ae50f76e23e13640225e17de5Block Operator
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