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 6112570 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 37403261 epoch_slot_no: 78461 block_no: 6112393 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 11665 time: 2021-08-14 19:32:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e9f5e4a984d27038d76c4beb5b99da197a0a2de89df3f7a17c122caaa21be49Block Operator
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