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 6111657 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37384149 epoch_slot_no: 59349 block_no: 6111480 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 9692 time: 2021-08-14 14:14:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa24cf69a1f3fcb1be46ab48d390a40553128984d4422abca14ddb2891fca139eBlock Operator
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