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 6112692 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 37405701 epoch_slot_no: 80901 block_no: 6112515 slot_leader_id: 5322714 size: 15342 time: 2021-08-14 20:13:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6464ec96eb8f866f35e4a66aec0c03c6fac0628ae8d914ff80f6ce229467c680Block Operator
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