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 6111780 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 37386539 epoch_slot_no: 61739 block_no: 6111603 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 22293 time: 2021-08-14 14:53:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x339dd25a54e224af6793a2e1d4fd744b29eb2cb4c7aa8ecc806e3d45903c5581Block Operator
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