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 6112702 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 37405827 epoch_slot_no: 81027 block_no: 6112525 slot_leader_id: 5702732 size: 4549 time: 2021-08-14 20:15:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7100b0e3deb33363aa0caae80bbb2e08224df85920ec5a1a77c4e3af8ae0957aBlock Operator
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