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 6112349 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37398674 epoch_slot_no: 73874 block_no: 6112172 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 18974 time: 2021-08-14 18:16:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0719bbdf80fab87d454d63f6205a606423533ff769249d94adc0dc835be6865Block Operator
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