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 6100161 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 37153806 epoch_slot_no: 261006 block_no: 6099984 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 8371 time: 2021-08-11 22:14:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51509f89641ce76ddf570ebaddaf260e4a96b55d44c53d99c77e9c9a722e2744Block Operator
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