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 6112253 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 37396814 epoch_slot_no: 72014 block_no: 6112076 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 8560 time: 2021-08-14 17:45:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc9f3ddd62b1c7ec50476e75f4c7f30a0b46323639bddff1049c7c1d206090eBlock Operator
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