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 6112080 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 37393308 epoch_slot_no: 68508 block_no: 6111903 slot_leader_id: 5760747 size: 6943 time: 2021-08-14 16:46:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9691bb2e4c6782e68b247419545a9910c3c177909d9a861065536c88490eea23Block Operator
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