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 6112174 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 37395493 epoch_slot_no: 70693 block_no: 6111997 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 8293 time: 2021-08-14 17:23:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef7d2e02a110d04cb94cf2e84e0ec1a3495da405fef38158d1bbac39c08dbe8Block Operator
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