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 6112436 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37400544 epoch_slot_no: 75744 block_no: 6112259 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 4696 time: 2021-08-14 18:47:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe277baa1d20f24c132a123007c9e922eb0f24da30397878ceb6de9d696be30e1Block Operator
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