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 6100125 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 37153106 epoch_slot_no: 260306 block_no: 6099948 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 27754 time: 2021-08-11 22:03:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf06a12c07581dfe30aad463222cfadc9e3c8a735122cec3d3c68760d2084c166Block Operator
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