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 6114751 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 37447926 epoch_slot_no: 123126 block_no: 6114574 slot_leader_id: 6110065 size: 3624 time: 2021-08-15 07:56:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3afeba88b578dc065bf2cc89b2911f2bad0cbb35a35ed252f5a31919ff019fcfBlock Operator
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