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 6112772 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 37407489 epoch_slot_no: 82689 block_no: 6112595 slot_leader_id: 4603969 size: 5198 time: 2021-08-14 20:43:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71d092a90b7195d97d9a1ad9cec53be5d2ae97d27d59849a5cd2a97b8537ec72Block Operator
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